Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes England head coach Steve McClaren may bring back former captain David Beckham, British newspapers reported yesterday.

McClaren, who omitted the Real Madrid midfielder from his squad for recent Euro 2008 qualifiers, has been criticised after England lost 2-0 to Croatia on Wednesday following a 0-0 draw with Macedonia.

"McClaren maybe thought it was time for a new era and you always try that," Wenger was quoted as saying. "He certainly will analyse the situation and at least he will think about it. Beckham is still technically a very good player."

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