Although Capello did not make a mistake per se by not naming Beckham in the squad, but I think he denied him a chance to say good bye to his fans, at home, in a meaningless friendly, although this game is unoffically bigger than the World Cup final for the press. It's obvious, Beckham would never be in Capello's plan, because of his age, and lack of matcn fitness (even if he plays everyday in MLS), but he could've done Beckham a huge favor by introducing him at 70', and letting him stay till the end of the game, since, he is the ONLY English player to DESERVE this. Beckham had been training with Arse for a month or so now as well, shows how eager he is.
This will what will happen now. Every paper will go berserk, spouting shit about the situation. This will pop up a week before every game. "Will Beckham play?", "David vs Goliath". And if the Swiss, by chance, draw or win this game, England are back to square one.
On the other hand, this shows what Capello is in for the business, for what he is being paid for, and not making it a circus like it was with the jokers before him.
Emile Heskey's in, but Defoe is not? Neither is Johnson? Bent? :s He'll be the 4th choice anyways (starters - Rooney and Owen, with Crotch on the bench), so I don't think it makes a difference.
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