David Beckham rules out chances of Premier League return

14 August 2009 09:34
England manager Fabio Capello last week warned Beckham that he stood no chance of being on the plane to South Africa next June if he did not negotiate another loan spell with a top European club, and Beckham has taken heed of this warning but is adamant he will not return to English football. [LNB]Recent months have seen he 34-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder linked with Tottenham and Chelsea, but Beckham, while acknowledging that he must find a club, has ruled out any notion of truth in the speculation. [LNB] Related ArticlesBeckham's World Cup warningMilner and Defoe book World Cup spotsCapello reassures star duoBig-money signings suffer on England dutyDefoe comes of ageCapello: England made stupid mistakesWhen asked if he will return to the Premier League, Beckham told the Sun: "No. It's important I'm playing in a European league leading up to the World Cup [but] I enjoyed my time at Milan and they want me to go back, Milan is one of the top clubs in the world."[LNB]News that he will once again return to play in Europe is unlikely to earn him any more fans on the West coast of America. [LNB]Beckham has been involved in a number of altercations with fans since returning from Italy last month, with LA Galaxy supporters calling into question his commitment to the club. [LNB]However, focusing on England, Beckham, who this week was handed his 113th cap against Holland, expects the scrap for places in Fabio Capello's squad to hot up when the Premier League season starts this weekend. [LNB]Despite starting in midweek, Theo Walcott remains first choice over Beckham on the right flank, with Shaun Wright-Phillips, James Milner and Aaron Lennon breathing down their necks. [LNB]"Without a doubt competition for places is growing stronger," Beckham said. "It's like that week-in, week-out and it's what you want in a World Cup year."[LNB]"Hopefully once we qualify that will continue because you want competition, it's what makes great teams. If no-one is pushing you then you are not pushing yourself so it's important we've got that."[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph