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David Beckham: 'Captaining England proudest moment of my career'

David Beckham admits that the fondest memories of his playing days are of captaining England.

Former England skipper David Beckham has said that captaining England was the "proudest moment" of his career.

Beckham led out the Three Lions on 58 occasions and captained his side during three successive international tournaments from 2002 to 2006.

"At times the England captaincy is underestimated, but you really know how important it is when you're part of the squad," he told the Daily Mail.

"In our country it means more than anywhere else. To be captain of the England team was the proudest moment of my career and people really respect that. They really understand how important it is.

"When I look back at my career now I'm retired, playing for England is the thing I really miss."

Beckham made 115 England appearances in total, scoring 17 goals in the process.

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