Beckham to win 100th England cap against France

PARIS (Reuters) - David Beckham will make his 100th appearance for England in Wednesday's friendly against France after he was named in the starting line-up by coach Fabio Capello.

The 32-year-old midfielder, who made his England debut against Moldova in a World Cup qualifier in September 1996, is only the fifth English player to achieve a century of appearances for his country.

Billy Wright (105 caps) was the first to reach the milestone in 1959 and was subsequently followed by Bobby Charlton (106), Bobby Moore (108) and England's all-time record appearance holder Peter Shilton (125).

The game at the Stade de France kicks off at 2000 GMT.

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