David Beckham is 11 appearances away from Peter Shilton's 125 and could match him if England progress to the latter stages of the World Cup in South Africa next summer. Should that happen, a ceremony could be held to celebrate the international career of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star.

Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 organising committee, has previously spoken of involving Nelson Mandela in a ceremony if Beckham equals the record.

"We met with the agent of Beckham and will continue that discussion with him and have further engagements," said Jordaan, speaking at the Leaders In Football summit at Stamford Bridge.

"We look forward to having Beckham in South Africa," Jordaan added. "He was there in 2003 and met Nelson Mandela. Mandela told him 'next time bring your wife along' but Mandela must speak to Capello about that."

Jordaan expects Beckham to have a role at the tournament, even if he is not in Capello's final squad.

"He is a personality and whether he is in or out of the squad he will still be a huge figure in our country," he added. "Pele is a long time out of the Brazil squad but is still a huge figure in world football."