Beckham reveals England 'shock'

David Beckham has spoken for the first time about being dropped from the England football team.

The former skipper said: I know people said I should have seen it coming, but it was a total shock.

"It's a terrible feeling not playing for England after 10 years, but I'm not bitter - more disappointed and hurt."

Former England skipper Becks also told the Daily Mirror newspaper that he wants to prove manager Steve McClaren wrong and play for his country again.

Should David Beckham play for England again? Click here to have you say

Most England caps as skipper Billy Wright - 90 Bobby Moore - 90 Bryan Robson - 65 David Beckham - 58

Real Madrid star Beckham, 31, also said he will always "be available" to play for his country.

"I didn't announce my international retirement because I want to play for England again."

"I still want to reach that milestone of playing for England 100 times and help them win the European Championship.

"It's a target I set myself a long time ago and I won't give up now."

In the interview Beckham also admitted that even though McClaren hasn't said he will never pick him, he's not sure he'll play for his country again.