Beckham: Why I'm standing down as England captain
02/07/2006 - 11:35:53David Beckham is standing down as England captain – but insists he wants to continue his international career.
The 31-year-old appeared tearful as he delivered a statement he wrote last night following the defeat to Portugal in the World Cup quarter-final.
“I have lived the dream,” said Beckham. “I’m extremely proud to have worn the armband and been captain of England, for that I will always be grateful.”
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