At least Beckham has never been scared of a challenge.
Equalling Bobby Moore's England outfield appearance record of 108 in last month's 2-0 defeat in Spain is a mark of his determination after his international career had seemed all but over.
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He also took a risk in leaving Manchester United for Real in 2003 but became a rare of example of an English player succeeding abroard.
His bright start to his Milan career also confounded the doubters and he will now have to do it all over again.