July 2, 2006
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LATEST NEWS:
David Beckham ha stood down as England's captain! OMG! I just saw his announcement on SkyNews! OMG!
"BEFORE I begin I would just like to say that I have a brief statement that I would like to read out and if you would leave it at that for me I would be very happy.
"Please bear with me because I wrote this late last night.
"On November 15, 2000, Peter Taylor gave me the greatest honour of my career in making me captain of England and fulfilling my childhood dream.
"Now, having been captain for 58 of my 94 caps, I feel the time is right to pass on the armband as we enter a new era under Steve McClaren.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to have kept wearing the armband and I would like to stress that I wish to continue playing for England.
"I look forward to helping both the new captain and Steve McClaren in any way I can.
"I came to this decision some time ago but I hoped to announce it on the back of a successful World Cup. Sadly that was not to be.
"This decision has been the most difficult of my career to date but after discussing it with my family and those closest to me I feel the time is right.
"We were not able to progress further during this World Cup both myself and all the players regret and are hurt by that more than people realise.
"I wish to thank all the players for their support during my time as captain as well as Peter Taylor, Sven and all the coaches.
"I would also like to thank the press and of course the England supporters who have been great to me.
"I want them to know for me it has been an absolute honour.
"I have lived the dream. I am extremely proud to have the worn the armband and to have been captain of England and for that I will always be grateful.
"Thank you very much."
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about time
no way!!!!
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