Training: Beckham is put through his paces alongside Mathieu Flamini and Clarence Seedorf (above), after earlier arriving at the complex in northern Italy David Beckham flew into Italy yesterday to rejoin AC Milan as Fabio Capello confirmed that if he is fit he will be in England's World Cup squad.
The England manager's vote of confidence came as Beckham arrived by private jet for medical checks at the Milanello training ground - where he was met by an armed security guard.
Beckham, 34, was at the Serie A giants for three months earlier this year but will now remain with them until the end of the season.
Italian job: Beckham is greeted by staff members at the clubIn an interview with Gazzetta Dello Sport, Capello said: 'If Beckham plays (in Milan) and if he is fit I will certainly take him to South Africa. I don't look at players' ages but at their qualities.
'He is serious, a great professional and he is really dedicated to making the World Cup.'
Beckham's first game in Italy is expected to be against either Genoa at home next Wednesday or away against Juventus four days later.
Icon: Beckham arrived in Milan looking typically stylish before driving himself into the city about 25miles awayIn his interview, Capello says he is delighted the Premier League now has three Italian managers - Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Roberto Mancini at Manchester City and Gianfranco Zola at West Ham.
He said: 'It's the result of good work at the Coverciano (Italian football training camp) school. it's a badge of honour for our football.'
But he went on to praise football in England, saying: 'The Premier League is the most interesting and enchanting in the world. There are particular aromas. There are full grounds, safety, beauty and a lack of stupidity.
'In Italy we always make the same mistakes - managing the grounds and with the violent fans. We don't solve our problems.'
AC/DB: Beckham hopes his spell with Milan will earn him a place at the World Cup source: dailymail
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