Beckham looks beyond century cap

Updated 15.01 Mon Mar 24 2008

Keywords: England, David Beckham

David Beckham has revealed he is "honoured" to be given the chance of winning his 100th cap against France on Wednesday, but insists he has no intention of ending his international career after reaching the milestone.

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder looks certain to bring up his century of appearances against Les Bleus in Paris after new national coach Fabio Capello recalled him to the squad.

The LA Galaxy midfielder looks certain to bring up his century against Les Bleus in Paris after new national coach Fabio Capello recalled him to the squad

The Italian had left Beckham out of his first squad for the match against Switzerland, raising questions about his long-term future.

But the former skipper is clear that he sees his comeback as a long-term one.

He said: "I've enjoyed it, enjoyed being back with the guys and training was great so I am very happy.

"I never thought a year ago or two years ago that I would make 95 caps, never mind 100."

He added: "I'm honoured that I'm making, hopefully, my 100th appearance in an England shirt but I'm also honoured to be doing it against one of the best teams in the world.

"But as much as I'm honoured to be here I want it to carry on. It doesn't stop here for me. It's not about 'have your 100th game and then retire'. It's about carrying on trying to play well for my country."