Beckham gambling in Milan (0)
- 22 Oct 08, 03:05 PM
David Beckham's proposed move to AC Milan is, by any other name, a trial to discover if he is still fit for purpose as an England player.
AC Milan cannot lose because they get a player who is a consummate professional and will be fiercely driven by a revived ambition to play in a fourth World Cup.
Los Angeles Galaxy cannot lose because their prize asset can polish his craft and keep fit on very public display in one of the toughest leagues in the world.
And England coach Fabio Capello cannot lose because Beckham is removed from the lucrative comfort zone of Major League Soccer and Los Angeles Galaxy and placed in a hugely competitive environment that will deliver a definitive verdict on the state of his game.
In fact, the only part of this footballing equation with anything to lose is Beckham himself.
