No World Cup for Becks if not back in Europe

David Beckham has been told not to expect a World Cup spot if he cannot find a club to take him in Europe. — Reuters pic

ROME— David Beckham needs to return to Europe for the second half of next season to have any hope of playing at the World Cup, England manager Fabio Capello has said.

“Beckham knows well that if he doesn’t return to a big European championship in December he’ll have no chance for the World Cup,” Capello was quoted as saying by yesterday’s La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 34-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder won back his England place during a loan stint at Serie A AC Milan in the second half of last term. — Reuters