It must be obvious now that even though David Beckham can still bend it, American ’soccer’ is nowhere near the fitness levels required for the other big leagues. Apart from a few good trademark long passes, he seemed to be out of wind at times. He is known for three things, superb set-piece ability, pin-point crosses and his tremendous work-rate. And the last one was definitely missing. And so eager was he to impress, he seemed to be reluctant to play the simple short pass at times which would have been the better option. He probably needs more games to get his fitness levels back up but it probably might be too late already. No doubt Capello will select him again, but I have a feeling he will be more of a squad player rather than a starter. Capello gave him some extra-time on the pitch in the second half, but that plan also didnt work and was eventually replaced by his successor David Bentley.
Now the thing with David Bentley is I have noticed that in internationals, he never seemed to make an impact as a substitute. But when he starts the game, he eventually grows into the game and keeps playing better and better. Its probably the lack of understanding between his team-mates which he normally enjoys week-in week-out with his Blackburn mates. But for sure a few more matches should get him more aquainted with his international team-mates and probably like how his present game is, get better and better. We have a new DB in town..
