David Beckham says he is honoured to be handed the chance to win his 100th cap for England against France in the Stade de France on Wednesday evening.

The LA Galaxy midfielder has been handed a recall by national team head coach Fabio Capello and is hoping not only to bring up his century, but retain his place for the foreseeable future.

He said: "I never thought a year ago or two years ago that I would make 95 caps, never mind 100.

"I'm honoured that I'm making, hopefully, my 100th appearance in an England shirt, but I'm also honoured to be doing it against one of the best teams in the world.

"But as much as I'm honoured to be here I want it to carry on. It doesn't stop here for me. It's not about 'have your 100th game and then retire'. It's about carrying on trying to play well for my country.

"You always hope to make records and do certain things in your career.

"If I reach that hundred it will be one of the biggest honours in my career, but I don't want it to stop, I want to it carry on.

"It is more important I carry on playing let alone reaching the hundred."