David Beckham admits he is 'honoured' to be given the chance of winning his 100th cap

David Beckham admits he is "honoured" to be given the chance of winning his 100th cap against France on Wednesday, but insists he has no intention of ending his international career after reaching the milestone.

The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder looks certain to bring up his century of appearances against Les Bleus in Paris after new national coach Fabio Capello recalled him to the squad.

"I never thought a year ago or two years ago that I would make 95 caps, never mind 100. I'm honoured that I'm making, hopefully, my 100th appearance in an England shirt but I'm also honoured to be doing it against one of the best teams in the world." Beckham told a news conference screened live by Sky.

He added: "I've enjoyed it, enjoyed being back with the guys and training was great so I am very happy,

"But as much as I'm honoured to be here I want it to carry on. It doesn't stop here for me. It's not about 'have your 100th game and then retire'. It's about carrying on trying to play well for my country.

"You always hope to make records and do certain things in your career.

"If I reach that 100 it will be one of the biggest honours in my career. But I don't want it to stop, I want to it carry on.

"It is more important I carry on playing let alone reaching the 100.

"To be mentioned in the class of those that have reached that and gone above is a massive honour but I want to carry on - I'm not ready to stop playing for my country."