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England boss Capello admits LA Galaxy "problem" for Beckham

England boss Fabio Capello admits David Beckham's role with LA Galaxy is a problem for him.

Capello has named the midfielder in his squad for the friendly with Holland, but admits: "I spoke about this problem last year.

"He played with AC Milan and played very well and was happy. If he wants to stay with us he has to play.

"Now he plays with the Galaxy, but he wants to play with them and England.

"This is the problem. The fans have to understand also he is English, this is the reason why he played with AC Milan.

"It's a long flight to come here. But we know he wants to stay (with us) because Franco (Baldini, an assistant of Capello) spoke with him and met him and said he wants to come."

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