Beckham set to join Arsenal in bid to extend career..

A report in the Times claims that David Beckham is set to train with Arsenal in a bid to maintain his fitness over the winter, while at the same time the LA Galaxy star will be hoping that he can also help England qualify for Euro 2008 and in doing so further extend his England career. For that to happen, Israel have to do England a favour against Russia on Saturday night - a victory for Russia is likely to end Beckham's international career, the same can be said of manager Steve McClaren, his future is very much in the balance.

If Russia fail to win against Israel and England then go on to beat Croatia next week then Beckham is very much likely to be among McClaren's Euro 2008 finals squad. Reports claim that former Manchester Untied star has had offers to train with Watford, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal – who are all based near his home Beckingham Palace in Hertfordshire – the MLS close season, lasts until February.