To reiterate what has been said earlier, David Beckham gives his
all for the England team. I know that there is alot of talk about
him being way too overrated and commercialized. Etcetera. True to a
certain extent. However, give him credit when he is due, because
surprise, surprise he is
more than just a moving advertisement board. He cannot head the
ball, cannot tackle and is far from being pacy. Yet everytime he
dons the England shirt he impresses me because of his great work
ethic and his pinpoint crossing. I still remember the game he
played against Greece in the WC 2002 qualifiers and that avenging
penalty against Argentina in the Group stages four years ago.
And there I shall end my pro-Beckham rant. Men who work hard always
win my respect.
But should he be England Captain? A resounding hell of a big damn
no of course.
If England were to pass captaincy over to Steven Gerrard, and he
could replicate the talismanic trophy-winning inspiration of pure
genius for the Three Lions, Brazil can 'balek kampong'.
Technically, he surpasses David Beckham in almost all respect
though the latter is the better man to play wide. If Gerrard is
given the liberty to roam at will, I am confident of England's
place in the semi-finals at the very least. Putting aside his ball
skills, his is the most natural leader in the England camp, though
John Terry will give him a decent run for the money. This is the
Englishman who kicked off the Miracle of Istanbul and subsequently,
that amazing one-man show at Cardiff.
However, we all know that our speculation will come to nothing.
Beckham will still be leading England for the World Cup, and I have
a nagging feeling that he will retain the armband under McClaren
should he not retire from international football. I just hope that
the leadership qualites of Gerrard and Terry will still shine. You
do not need the armband to be a leader in your own right. God save
England.
