Capello to cast eye over Beckham

England coach Fabio Capello will assess David Beckham's form on Wednesday ahead of the friendly against European champions Spain on 11 February.

Capello will be present to watch the 33-year-old midfielder play for AC Milan against Genoa.

"Barring any changes in his schedule, he will be at the San Siro," said Capello's son and manager, Pierfilippo.

If Beckham plays against Spain he will equal Bobby Moore's record of 108 England caps as an outfield player.

The former Manchester United player has already proved a hit with the Serie A giants.

He has started all three competitive games he has been available for and has helped Milan to two victories and a draw.

Beckham also played 45 minutes against Hamburg in a friendly draw in Dubai.

Last Sunday, Beckham scored his first goal for the club in the 4-1 win over Bologna.

Milan now want to extend Beckham's stay beyond the loan period.

"If Beckham comes to an agreement with Galaxy, we are ready to pay a figure. In the coming days we will meet his advisors," Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani told Italian broadcasters Sky Sport 24.

"If Los Angeles Galaxy decide not to sell him, they won't sell him."

Beckham's spokesman, Simon Oliveira, was unavailable for comment.

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, club lawyer Leandro Cantamessa and president Silvio Berlusconi had already expressed their desire to extend Beckham's stay at the San Siro.

But Galaxy coach Bruce Arena suggested that AC Milan should speak to the American club first before making their thoughts public.

"We've got two players out on loan agreements and those loans end 8 March," he said.