Beckham is a quality player who has proven his ability time and time again. Everyone who has watched any football over the past 10 years knows Becks is never more dangerous than when he's got a mission. After France '98 he was hated and almost forced to retire but he didn't. Instead he played some of the most effective and impressive football I've ever seen. Capello basically made his life hell this season but yet again Beckham has risen to the considerable challenge and now Madrid clearly wish he was staying. Say what you want about him... he can't dribble, he can't head etc. So what? Cristiano Ronaldo is an incredible dribbler of the ball but can he produce from dead ball situations like Becks can? Doubtful, certainly not as consistently. Aaron Lennon is supposed to be Becks' replacement. But can he whip crosses in first time with Beckham accuracy? No, not yet anyway. Beckham's form for Madrid deserves a recall, and a starting place in the team.

AlanS, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England

David Beckham is an exceptional player. He's been absolutely great for both England and world football. I reckon his experience, determination, motivation and full committment will be extremely vital to the important Euro 2008 game versus Estonia. England needs that wealth of experience at the moment and the team lacks that sort of drive and determination at the moment. Beckham will, and has always, been able to provide that. I'm sure he'll be able to stir up the team for motivation and a will to win so that England can secure a safe and successful passage towards the Euro 2008 cup.

Ismail Shah, Wembley, England

David Beckham is set to play infinitely better and more consistently for England second time around, scoring goals from open play as well as from free kicks. This is not a matter of opinion. It is dictated by the ' macro ' circumstances of Beckham's return to the England team.

In psychological terms, Beckham has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He knows he has one last chance which, if he seizes it, will mean his inclusion in all of the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifyers and, possibly, the European Championship Finals themselves.

Beckham is not the England captain anymore and can therefore concentrate on his own performance. His fewer games for Real Madrid this season mean that he is fit and fresh, mentally as well as physically.

Christiano Ronaldo faced a similar moment of truth at the start of the EPL season just ended. So did Didier Drogba with Shevchenko's arrival. Both focused their efforts as never before in game after game. So will David Beckham.

Terry Daly, London, Great Britain

What is the point in bringing Beckham back??
We have seen the best of him and life will continue without Beckham!!He is not the be all and end all of the England side now and we have to do without him.Yes i know McClaren has put him in the side for his big match experience,but we need all round players and not just a bunch of individuals.The Brazil match will be a nice way for him to say a proper goodbye to the England fans and that will be all.

Mr D G Roberts, Derby,

i think he has to be given a chance seeing his rcent performances for Real
also he could provide the stability that the England team badly needs at this moment
so yes no problem lets see how he clicks..

sanchit waray, Mumbai, Maharashtra

ever since david beckham left old trafford in 2003 for real madrid he has undoubtedly been their most consistent performer, along with Iker Casillas. His talent, commitment and heart can never be questioned and having seen practically every game he has played for club and country throughout his career I think its ridiculous that anyone is questioning his return to the squad. Granted, he didnt have the best of world cups but neither did most of the England team...should they all be dropped?? People who have never even seen a La Liga match are probably the ones getting on Beck's back, I think the doubters should lay off him for once and enjoy their egg-less faces while they can!

Jai Amin, London, England

What a suprise! i thought he booted (excuse the pun) beckham out to move the team forward & start a new chapter in englands football history, clearly his plan isnt working & he cant even stick to his guns - i could understand it if beckham was something other than a marketing brand now but he isnt, still a good player yes but there are better around, if we cant function without him its about time to give up. Then again if we dont qualify his time maybe up anyways.

Martin, Blackpool,

If it was any other English player being called up to the squad for upcoming international matches as a short term solution to strenghten a temporarily weakened right hand side, nobody would bat an eyelid. All Beckham has done to warrant attention in this supposed "controversial" decision is have a handful of bad games in an England shirt. The fact that the same can be said about all the other England midfielders doesn't help me to understand what the big fuss is about. He's a good player. He played poorly before, he was dropped. He has played good for his club. The England squad need another right midfielder. He has been recalled. GET OVER IT.

David, Glasgow, Scotland

The media have done a complete u-turn on Beckham. Remember the headlines after the World Cup?

So it seems a bit unfair to accuse McLaren of panicking. Whatever his faults as a manager, recalling Beckham is a brave decision that shows he doesn't let pride get in the way of his job.

John, London,