England boss Steve McClaren is eager to keep LA Galaxy signing David Beckham involved in his Three Lions squad.

The Mail on Sunday says McClaren will fly to Washington next week to check on the former national captain's form when he plays for LA

McClaren is keen to discover whether Beckham is up to playing a part in England's crucial autumn European Championship qualifying schedule, which is preceded by the important friendly against Germany at Wembley on August 22.

Beckham is due to line up for his MLS debut next weekend against Toronto, one of a series of away matches in Galaxy's programme, and he should feature in the Washington match on August 9.