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After David Beckham suffered an achilles injury in March and was ruled out of playing in the 2010 World Cup, there were several headlines stating that he wouldn’t be in South Africa this summer.

However, it has emerged that is isn’t strictly true. Although the LA Galaxy man won’t be at the tournament in a playing capacity, it now seems almost certain that he will be involved with the England squad in some way.

Speaking while promoting England’s 2018 World Cup bid, Beckham said that he has been made aware of “a role to play with the players and the team”. Apparently, Fabio Capello feels that he will be of benefit to the squad even though he won’t be playing.

Beckham admits that he hasn’t discussed the details with Capello, but says he is “honoured” to even be considered for a part in the Italian’s World Cup regime. The betting guide odds suggest England could be in with a chance of glory, and Beckham wouldn’t want to miss out on that.

What is in store for Beckham this summer though? Many have suggested that he is to be offered a coaching role.  In theory, this is probably the most likely scenario.

It would probably confirm the end of Beckham’s international career though and it could be strange for him to coach the players that he could have been training alongside. This is what makes me think that Beckham is in for a less traditional role.

Being an England legend, Beckham demands respect from fans, managers and players around the world. His opinion counts to everyone and over the years he has become a very influential figure in English football.

It is this side of things that Capello might be more inclined to use in South Africa. Perhaps he has seen that Beckham’s presence makes others raise their game.

This was probably the reason he would have taken him as a player if he was fit. Along with everyone else, Capello knew that Beckham wasn’t going to be heavily involved on the pitch, so would have taken him on the basis of his off the field influences. Anyone who has placed a free online bet on England will be keen for the manager to tap every resource he can.

However, much depends on how Beckham’s rehabilitation goes in the next few weeks, but hopefully he can come to some agreement with Capello.

After all, should the remarkable happen and England win the World Cup, it seems only right that Beckham, who has done so much for his country, should celebrating with the rest of the party.