Topic: David Beckham rules out England management role
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David Beckham has ruled out managing England in the future while stating his ambition to play in the London 2012 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup.
Beckham, 35, was an unofficial member of manager Fabio Capello's staff at the World Cup in South Africa after injury ruled him out of the tournament.
"It is not a passion of mine to be a manager and I don't see me doing that in the future," said the midfielder.
Beckham also said the players were to blame for England's poor World Cup.
England were beaten 4-1 by Germany in the last 16 and were disappointing throughout the tournament.
Capello came under huge criticism following their exit but Beckham has defended the Italian.
"He [Capello] did everything that he could have done," said Beckham.
"He prepared us right. He worked the players to the right amount and he set everything up for the players, but obviously the players know it was disappointing.
"We didn't perform and as players you know that - you know when you don't perform, you know when you don't play well.
"The manager can do so much and then it's down to the players. The players go on to the pitch and they know if they don't perform they don't win games.
"The players are honest about that but it's not about individuals, it's not about how individuals play - it's about how we played as a team. It's a cliche but you win as a team and you lose as a team."
Beckham's coaching role with the England team in South Africa has led many to believe that the LA Galaxy star would one day move into management.
But the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan star says he would prefer to coach kids at his academy and is not interested in a career in management.
"I must admit it's something I've never been interested in," said Beckham, who is recovering from an Achilles injury.
"I'm passionate about the game and being there and obviously I was wearing the suit so people have looked and thought I could be going into that.
"I spoke to James [Milner], Shaun [Wright-Phillips], Aaron [Lennon]... all the right-sided players. I spoke to all the players. If there's anything that needed saying from the manager to the players, that was kind of my role.
"I enjoyed that but, coaching-wise, I love coaching kids - that's one of the reasons I have my academies - the children, I love seeing their faces when they're kicking the ball around. I love the enthusiasm, the honesty - that's one of the things I love doing.
"But coaching a team, being a manager, at this point in my career I don't want to do that and in the future I don't think that will happen either."
As for his personal fitness, Beckham indicated in late April he may not play again until November - sparking fears he may miss the entire Major League Soccer season which is due to end on the 21st of that month.
But Beckham says he is ahead of schedule and now hopes to return by the start of September.
Beckham is also confident he can play on for England until the 2014 World Cup and wants to be part of the Great Britain team at the 2012 Olympics in London.
"If I'm still playing and I'm still considered to make a difference to the team I'd love to be involved," said Beckham.
