David Beckham was watched by Fabio Capello's assistant coach playing for LA Galaxy, as he aims to win his 100th international cap.
The former England captain played the full 90 minutes of a goalless friendly against FC Dallas in front of Franco Baldini.
The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star is hoping to complete his century of appearances for England against France on the 26th March.
And Capello has hinted that Beckham will be included if he can prove his form and fitness.
But is calling up a 'semi-retired' 32-year old really of any benefit to England in the long run?
England have a whole host of young right-sided midfielders to choose from, including David Bentley, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Aaron Lennon.
And Capello's job is to build a side for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa - when Beckham will be 35.
Add to that the toll of continuing to play in Major League Soccer, a league probably at the level of League One in England, and you have to conclude that Beckham has no chance of playing in South Africa if England qualify.
The golden generation that was supposed to lead us to World Cup glory in 2006 has failed - the sooner we move start building up the next generation the better.
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