LONDON, Dec 23: David Beckham’s former Real Madrid team-mate Roberto Carlos believes England’s new coach Fabio Capello will name the midfielder as the national captain.

The veteran Brazilian, who played under Capello in both his spells at Real Madrid, insists the Italian was not to blame for Beckham’s marginalising at the Bernabeu last season after he revealed his plan to join the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Carlos claims Capello was made to carry the can for a decision which was made above his head — and then made a conscious decision to disobey his employers by recalling the midfielder later in the season.

“There were no bad feelings because he [Beckham] knew it wasn’t Capello’s fault,” Carlos told a newspaper.

“Now, I am sure that Capello will select Beckham for England — 100 per cent sure.

“He will call David and I think he will make him his captain.”Carlos believes Capello will get England winning again — but has warned fans not to expect excitement. “I don’t know if England will win the World Cup in 2010, but they can make it to the finals. No doubt about that,” he added.—AFP