AC Milan's on-loan LA Galaxy star David Beckham intends to play for England for as long as he can.

Many were expecting next summer's finals in South Africa to be his last hurrah.

But Beckham said: "I want to keep playing for my country as long as possible. Will it end after the World Cup? Who knows?

"I'd like to be involved in the squad before, during and after the World Cup."

England boss Fabio Capello says Becks is a cert for South Africa if he stays fit and plays regular Serie A football.

But the Three Lions ace said: "I take nothing for granted."