Beckham - one cap to equal Bobby Moore's record.
England coach Fabio Capello will check on David Beckham's form on Wednesday night before finalising his squad to face Spain in Seville next month.
Capello has always insisted he would pick his team solely on form and Beckham could not expect to be chosen if he was not playing regularly, even though he only requires a single cap to equal Bobby Moore's record 108 appearances for an outfield player.
Consequently, Beckham was left out for England's excellent win over Germany in November.
However, a short-term loan from LA Galaxy, that AC Milan want to extend, has proved to be successful for the former skipper and Capello will be at the San Siro to check on the 33-year-old's form in the Serie A clash with Genoa.
Capello is not due to name his squad for another 10 days once he has seen Beckham in action but a positive performance, in keeping with his previous three for the Rossoneri, would almost certainly catapult him back into the Three Lions reckoning.
The England boss will be keen to have as many of his senior players on duty in Seville for what represents the last chance he will have to work with his players before they gather for the crucial April 1 World Cup qualifier with the Ukraine at Wembley, which is preceded by a friendly against Slovakia four days earlier.
It has been suggested Everton's Phil Jagielka may be included, although the return of Rio Ferdinand for Manchester United at West Brom tonight may scupper the former Sheffield United man's chances as skipper John Terry and West Ham's Matthew Upson are certain to be involved, if fit, after their excellent performances in Berlin.
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