The mark that many international footballers dream of is to record 100 caps. A cap simply refers to an appearance in a match. Appearing in 100 games requires great skill and longevity, and is a sign that a player was truly amazing to compete internationally for such a long period. David Beckham fears that he may not reach this milestone.
Beckham's total currently stands at 98 - his most recent cap coming Friday in a friendly match against Austria. Beckham is set to appear against Croatia later this week for his 99th cap. However, if England fails to qualify for the European championships, his run with the team will likely be over and he will forever be stuck on 99.
Beckham is trying to become only the fifth English player to receive 100 caps. The four English players already over the century mark are Peter Shilton, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, and Billy Wright. Professional soccer focuses on statistics and legacies, and Beckham would probably always regret not reaching 100, especially with his current England teammates Michael Owen and Gary Neville within reach of 100 themselves.
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