London (dpa) - England manager Fabio Capello recalled David Beckham to
his squad for the friendly international against Spain on Wednesday.

Beckham's performances in his loan spell with AC Milan of late
clearly impressed Capello, who also coached the former England captain
at Real Madrid.

Should he play against Spain, Beckham will equal the record of 108 outfield appearances for his country, held by Bobby Moore.

Wayne Rooney, who is close to full fitness after injury, was left
out of the squad, while Carlton Cole and James Milner were both

London  - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the strength of character in his side as they twice came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-2 in injury time to regain top spot in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Fernando Torres came off the substitutes' bench to score the winner two minutes into injury time at Fraton Park and lift Liverpool one point clear of Manchester United, who play at West Ham United on Sunday.

Madrid  - Real Madrid battled to their seventh straight win on Saturday, 1-0 at home to willing but harmless Racing Santander.

It was the fourth 1-0 home win since Juande Ramos took over two months ago, and imposed an unattractive but effective counter- attacking style.

The colourless win leaves Real in second place, nine points above third-placed Sevilla, who surprisingly crashed 2-1 at home to crosstown rivals Betis later on Saturday, in their third straight defeat.

London  - England manager Fabio Capello recalled David Beckham to his squad for the friendly international against Spain on Wednesday.

Beckham's performances in his loan spell with AC Milan of late clearly impressed Capello, who also coached the former England captain at Real Madrid.

Should he play against Spain, Beckham will equal the record of 108 outfield appearances for his country, held by Bobby Moore.

London - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the strength of character in his side as they twice came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-2 in injury time to regain top spot in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Fernando Torres came off the substitutes' bench to score the winner two minutes into injury time at Fraton Park and lift Liverpool one point clear of Manchester United, who play at West Ham United on Sunday.

Madrid  - Real Madrid battled to their seventh straight win on Saturday, 1-0 at home to willing but harmless Racing Santander.

It was the fourth 1-0 home win since Juande Ramos took over two months ago, and imposed an unattractive but effective counter- attacking style.

The colourless win leaves Real in second place, nine points above third-placed Sevilla, who surprisingly crashed 2-1 at home to crosstown rivals Betis later on Saturday, in their third straight defeat.