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pirate · 07-03-2008, 08:55 PM

FA close to sealing England v USA clash
By Rod Gilmour
Last Updated: 8:53pm GMT 04/03/2008

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David Beckham could become closer to sealing his much-anticipated 100th international cap for England with a friendly against the USA at Wembley.

State of the game: Kieran Richardson goes flying during England's friendly against USA in 2005
The FA is believed to be close to finalising an agreement for the proposed match on May 28 while talks with US soccer chiefs have reached an advanced stage, with the match looking likely to get the go-ahead.

Another friendly is also in the pipeline with England expected to play a friendly in the Caribbean against Trinidad and Tobago in early June.

If the FA seal the USA match, it would inevitably lead to speculation that David Beckham would play for England, as well as raising the profile of the match in the States.

If Beckham is not picked by Fabio Capello, the England manager, for the friendly against France in Paris later this month then the USA match in May would be the next opportunity for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder to win his 100th cap.

Capello said recently that Beckham - who failed to make the squad for England's friendly against Switzerland in February - would be part of his plans if he is match fit and playing well.

The France game takes place before the start of the Major League Soccer season so Beckham will only have had pre-season matches under his belt.

The last time England played the USA was in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago, in May 2005.

Kieran Richardson, now at Sunderland, scored both goals for England and Clint Dempsey, currently playing for Fulham, scored for the home side.

Have your say FA close to sealing England v USA clash - Football News - Telegraph

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pirate TS Member pirate is Offline Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 277 vCash: 500 Rep: Rep Points: 37	FA close to sealing England v USA clash By Rod Gilmour Last Updated: 8:53pm GMT 04/03/2008 Have your say Read comments David Beckham could become closer to sealing his much-anticipated 100th international cap for England with a friendly against the USA at Wembley. State of the game: Kieran Richardson goes flying during England's friendly against USA in 2005 The FA is believed to be close to finalising an agreement for the proposed match on May 28 while talks with US soccer chiefs have reached an advanced stage, with the match looking likely to get the go-ahead. Another friendly is also in the pipeline with England expected to play a friendly in the Caribbean against Trinidad and Tobago in early June. If the FA seal the USA match, it would inevitably lead to speculation that David Beckham would play for England, as well as raising the profile of the match in the States. If Beckham is not picked by Fabio Capello, the England manager, for the friendly against France in Paris later this month then the USA match in May would be the next opportunity for the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder to win his 100th cap. Capello said recently that Beckham - who failed to make the squad for England's friendly against Switzerland in February - would be part of his plans if he is match fit and playing well. The France game takes place before the start of the Major League Soccer season so Beckham will only have had pre-season matches under his belt. The last time England played the USA was in a friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago, in May 2005. Kieran Richardson, now at Sunderland, scored both goals for England and Clint Dempsey, currently playing for Fulham, scored for the home side. Have your say FA close to sealing England v USA clash - Football News - Telegraph Last edited by pirate : 07-03-2008 at 09:18 PM.