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Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen is confident of being fit for the FIFA World Cup despite dislocating his elbow last month.

As we all know, that nasty Achilles tendon injury means David Beckham will not be playing for England at World Cup 2010. Which is sad because it would have been Becks last World Cup hurrah. But he will almost certainly still be there in some capacity. Here’s what Goldenballs himself told the BBC today:

“They have made me well aware that I have a role to play with the players and the team,” said the 34-year-old.
“We have not discussed specifics but I am honoured that a manager of Fabio’s status feels I can be important.”

I want to keep this respectful, because I can’t help but like Beckham as an individual. But I’m curious as to exactly what Beckham can contribute. He’s not really a coach, and has not shown any inclination that he ever wants to become one. Plus there’s the fact that he’s still limping around with that injury.

“Everyone knows with Fabio Capello and his staff you are there for a reason and that is to help the team and to be successful,” he added. “I am hoping to travel with the team but obviously we’ll have to see how my therapy goes.”

(That’s physical therapy, not head doctor therapy, before anyone cracks an easy joke.)

So what exactly will Beckham be doing? I suspect that a massive clue came today, when Beckham delivered England’s (gigantic) official World Cup 2018/2022 bid book to Sepp Blatter in Zurich. Whatever you think of Beckham the player, he’s now a bona fide world class ambassador/spokesman.

Chelsea and England centre-half John Terry is undergoing a "precautionary scan" on his right foot after picking up a knock during a training session.

Côte d'Ivoire coach Sven Goran-Eriksson offered little in the way of surprises in his provisional 30-man FIFA World Cup squad.

The top ten celebrations from World Cup 2002.

• Inappropriate touching results in chaos in Indonesia. (Dirty Tackle)
• There are literally a few reasons why you should watch La Liga right now. (Sid Lowe)
• The World Cup digs of Spain & Argentina. (Futbolita)
• Your look into IFK Gothenburg. (Nordic Football News)
• Ghana’s provisional squad. (BBC)
• Say no to Roy for Liverpool. (The 365 Blog)
• Everyone loves Felix. (DW)