David Beckham has told LA Galaxy they must do everything they can to help him continue his unexpected England revival.

Beckham is determined to keep his place in Steve McClaren's team after starring in Friday's 1-1 friendly draw against Brazil.

The Real Madrid midfielder marked his first England appearance since being dropped by McClaren in August with a perfect free-kick to set up John Terry's goal at Wembley.

But Beckham's imminent move to American Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy presents a potential stumbling block to his ambition of reaching 100 caps for his country.

Several of LA's matches will clash with England fixtures next season and Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas has made it clear he does not want to release Beckham for friendlies.

Beckham has been handed a $250 million contract to help raise the profile of football in America and his new employers are loath to lose him when demand to see the star will be at its highest.

But Beckham, who should win his 96th cap against Estonia in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier, is a proud patriot and expects the Galaxy to grant him the freedom to fulfil his international targets.

"Everyone at the Galaxy knows I want to play for my country and I'm sure they will do everything possible to let me play for my country," he said.

"I haven't worked out schedules at all but I'm sure that can be done nearer the time."

Questions have been raised about the prospect of Beckham's fitness and competitive instincts being dulled by his switch to a much lower standard of soccer.

But the former Manchester United player is adamant he will be able to maintain his high standards in California.

"Physically I'll be fine," he said. "I'll still be as fit as I am today. The travelling is not going to be a problem. I would travel anywhere to play for my country so we'll see."

Beckham's England career seemed over when McClaren axed him in August but he insisted he had never given up hope of representing his country again.

"I'm a positive person and I always believed I would get my chance to come back," he said. "Obviously I've had it now and I'm happy with myself.

"I was just happy to be a part of it. For me it was very emotional to have a reception like that."

Attention now turns to England's crucial trip to Tallinn for a match they must win to keep alive their hopes of reaching next year's European Championship finals.

Jamie Carragher acknowledges the pressure is on as England try to catch the Group E leaders, but the Liverpool defender has no fears that it will affect the team.

"There's always pressure when you play for England in one of these big games but that's what it's all about," he said. "There is no point shrinking from it.

"It's inevitable but if we produce another decent performance then there's no reason why we shouldn't get the three points."

England goalkeeper Paul Robinson insists there is no chance his side will underestimate Estonia, despite their struggles in the qualifying campaign.

"We know a lot about them," Robinson said. "We've watched a lot of videos and done a lot of research on them so we're well prepared.

"We know it's a tough place to go but we just need to play as well as we did tonight and hopefully that will be enough to get the right result.

"There's always a lot of pressure on England. The country expects success and we hope we can give it to them."

(China Daily via AFP June 4, 2008)