Pride matters most to Capello March 26 2008
Fabio Capello insists his most important challenge is to restore pride to England football.
The England manager, who took over in December after Steve McClaren's sacking, has guaranteed David Beckham his 100th cap against France at the Stade de France and handed Rio Ferdinand the captain's armband.
But the Italian spelled out what matters most from his second friendly in charge, following on from the Three Lions' 2-1 win against Switzerland at Wembley last month.
Capello said: "We're all on trial, not just the players. We need to get back to being a great team that plays openly against any opponent.
"It's not about being on trial, but about the pride of wearing the shirt."
Beckham will become the fifth England player to reach the century mark when he takes the field, most likely as an impact substitute in place of Blackburn's in-form wide man, David Bentley.
And Capello believes Becks can go on to pass Bobby Moore's record of 108 caps for an outfield player by making it all the way to the World Cup in 2010.
Capello, who managed the midfielder at Real Madrid, said: "The David Beckham I know can certainly get to 2010 if he carries on training and working hard.
"I know what he can give me and I think he can make the difference in some respects. As for the future, we will have to see. Nobody knows what the future holds.
"But I've managed him previously and he's always been a very good professional. Only people who are so professional can last and be at the top for so long."
Capello accepts France, even without Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Karim Benzema, will provide a major challenge on Wednesday night.
He said: "It's certainly going to be our hardest match because France are a good team and we're playing at the Stade de France, where there will be a good atmosphere. It will be a very good test."