From the BBC News Desk
New LA Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit tells BBC Sport he will not try to prevent David Beckham continuing his England career.
Beckham, 32, is back in England's squad for next week's friendly in Austria and the Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia after recovering from a knee injury.
Gullit said: "If David believes he has to play for the national team then I will encourage him.
"If the England coach thinks he needs him, then he has to go."
Beckham was expected to be present at the media conference to unveil Gullit as Galaxy's new boss at the Home Depot Center.
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New LA Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit tells BBC Sport he will not try to prevent David Beckham continuing his England career.
Beckham, 32, is back in England's squad for next week's friendly in Austria and the Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia after recovering from a knee injury.
Gullit said: "If David believes he has to play for the national team then I will encourage him.
"If the England coach thinks he needs him, then he has to go."
Beckham was expected to be present at the media conference to unveil Gullit as Galaxy's new boss at the Home Depot Center.
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