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AC Milan have changed their plans for David Beckham to hold a press conference on Thursday, instead preferring for him to meet the squad at their training ground first.

This change in schedule means that Beckham may not be playing for England in their friendly against Germany next Wednesday.

Speaking about the game, England coach Fabio Capello said he will name his squad on Saturday, but did suggest that Beckham’s inclusion in the future would depend upon his level of physical fitness:

“For the next game, it is possible, Beckham will play, I don’t know…For the game against Spain, if he is not playing, he will not be in the squad.

“But, when I decide the squad, it is not for the few minutes that David Beckham plays. He is good for the group. This is important. In fact, this is very important - his influence.

“He knows everything. He transmits confidence in the other players. This is very important for the group.

“Beckham might have played five minutes against Belarus but, for the next game, it is possible he might play all the game. I have to decide the best 11.”

Source:SkySports