David Beckham’s 100th England cap – 12 years on

On this day 12 years ago David Beckham won his 100th cap for England.The midfielder, playing at the time for LA Galaxy, played 63 minutes in a 1-0 friendly defeat to France at the Stade de France.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at Beckhams memorable day.100 clubThe LA Galaxy midfielder was presented with a commemorative cap by Sir Bobby Charlton (Owen Humphreys/PA)Beckham, aged 32, became just the fifth player to play 100 times for England, joining an esteemed list of names in the countrys rich footballing history. Billy Wright, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton and Peter Shilton had all got there before him, though perhaps not with the ups and downs Beckham endured during his Three Lions career. Plenty of the Golden Generation followed Beckham to a century of caps, with Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole all reaching the landmark.Les MiserablesBeckham was replaced by David Bentley in the 63rd minute against the French (Martin Rickett/PA)Although it was a proud moment for Beckham to get his 100th cap, he may wish it came in different circumstances. The midfielder was recalled to Fabio Capellos squad for just his second game in charge and started in Paris. However, the Three Lions a squad in transition having failed to qualify for the forthcoming Euro 2008 tournament put in a limp display. Beckham lasted 63 minutes before being replaced by David Bentley as Capellos side went down to Franck Riberys first-half penalty. There was more fanfare for Beckham in the following match at Wembley, when Charlton handed him a commemorative golden cap.Golden BootsBeckham wore gold boots to commemorate his 100th England cap (Owen Humphreys/PA)Beckham was never one to do things in an understated manner, so there is little surprise that he went big on his special occasion, wearing a golden pair of boots. The Adidas footwear were bright, bordering on yellow, and had the St Georges flag stitched into the heel.The beginning of the endEnglands David Beckham, right, with manager Fabio Capello (Rebecca Naden/PA)Beckham continued to be part of Capellos plans and even captained the side in a friendly in Trinidad and Tobago, doing so for the first time since stepping down two years previously. He went on to become the most capped outfield player in the countrys history, but the midfielder was in the twilight of his career. A snapped Achilles tendon in March 2010 ruled him out of the World Cup and that is where his Three Lions career one of the most distinguished of anyone to wear the shirt ended on 115 caps.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){

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