Not surprisingly, the English FA have moved quickly to deny rumours that Steve McClaren is considering a David Beckham recall.

The Mirror had reported that the England manager had polled players as to their feelings regarding a possible return of the former England captain.

The claims of the Mirror did seem highly improbable considering McClaren's previous stance against any kind of role for Beckham in the squad.

Despite a myriad of injuries and woeful England performances following last summer's World Cup, McClaren seems unlikely to recall Beckham for duty as it would surely be viewed as an admission of failure.

England travel to Israel for a 24 March Group E showdown.


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