Ranking the 5 Candidates to Become England’s Next David Beckham

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Published: November 17, 2010

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The England National Team has very likely seen the last of David Beckham.  While he is still playing in Major League Soccer, it is unlikely the great man will play again for the Three Lions, and it is certain that he will not hit the field for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

With that in mind, it is time to look for who will be his replacement.  While he receives criticism like many other players, most England fans acknowledge the achievements of Beckham. 

He was the runner-up in the FIFA World Player of the Year Award on 1999 and 2001.

For some perspective, the last two runners-up have been Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Beckham also has a UEFA Champions League winner's medal, and has won League Title's in England and Spain, along with a host of domestic trophies.

However, when it comes to Beckham, his standing with the English team goes way beyond his trophy collection.  In addition to becoming the most famous footballer in English history, he developed a habit of producing in big moments. 

His free kick against Greece in injury time gave England a place at the 2002 World Cup, and once England got there, Beckham netted a game-winning goal in the group stage victory over arch rival Argentina.

In his last World Cup as a player, Beckham guided England to the last eight with a winning goal against Ecuador, an achievement that does not seem so hollow given the performance of the 2010 squad.

At club level, Beckham had an equal flair for the dramatic.  It was his two corners that set up both goals in Manchester United's injury time comeback win over Bayern Munich in arguably the most dramatic Champions League final of all time.

So with Beckham gone the question must be asked, what now?  Who will step into the role of National Team hero? 

Can any English player produce moments of brilliance...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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