David Beckham
Reuters

England defeated in France friendly

Updated 22.12 Wed Mar 26 2008
Keywords: France, England, football

England have lost their friendly against France in Paris 1-0.

The defeat came as David Beckham got his 100th cap.

The defeat came as David Beckham got his 100th cap

The 32-year-old, who made his England debut against Moldova in a World Cup qualifier in September 1996, is only the fifth English player to achieve a century of appearances for his country.

In the other games, Scotland drew 1-1 with Croatia at Hampden Park.

Wales triumphed 2-0 in Luxembourg.

Northern Ireland romped past Gerogia in Belfast 4-1.

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