David Beckham says he is not planning another loan spell in European football despite his desire to keep playing for England.

David Beckham.[File photo]

Beckham spent time on loan with AC Milan in the past two years in order to stay fit for international duty during Major League Soccer's offseason, but he says he is focused only on getting in shape for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Milan has already said it will not sign the 35-year-old midfielder a third time following the Achilles' injury that kept him out of this year's World Cup.

Beckham told FIFA.com that he has not ruled out a return to Europe but is not actively looking for a club. "I'll never say never, but after my injury I need to really focus on getting my full fitness back."

Having recovered from the Achilles tear he sustained playing for Milan in March, Beckham began making substitute appearances for the Galaxy this month. He started for the first time last Friday.

"I was a little surprised that I stayed out there for the full 90 minutes, but it's great to be on from the start again," he said. "It's really tough being out for six months and not being able to play."

Beckham hopes his performances will persuade England coach Fabio Capello to change his mind of "retiring" him.

"Whether it's over or not is not really down to me," Beckham said. "I want to continue to be available to play for England. I am passionate about playing for my country and I have been for 15 years now.

"Whether the road is over or not, I don't really know, but I will continue to work hard to get my fitness right because that's the important bit at the moment. Once I've done that, we'll know more."

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