David Beckham Arrives In Finland For Surgery

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David Beckham arrives in Finland for surgery

David Beckham has arrived at hospital in Finland to immediately undergo surgery on the Achilles tendon he ruptured on Sunday night.

The England midfielder’s chances of appearing in a record fourth World Cup were shattered when he sustained the injury on AC Milan duty against Chievo.

The 34-year-old has already flown to Finland for an operation he hopes will salvage his career.

Beckham hopes to made a “swift and full recovery” his spokesman said on Monday.

“David is on his way to Finland to see a specialist and have a scan on the injury,” a statement on his website read.

“He is understandably upset but wants to thank everyone for their messages of support.

“He hopes to make a swift and full recovery.”

However, consigned to three months on the sidelines at an absolute minimum and probably far longer, there are plenty now questioning whether Beckham’s career is at an end.

Certainly Fabio Capello – who spoke with Beckham late on Sunday – might be looking to move on by the time the midfielder has recovered at some stage during the Euro 2012 qualifiers, leaving England’s most iconic player marooned on 115 caps, in itself a record for a non-goalkeeper.

“I am very sad for David that he has suffered this injury,” said Capello.

“We have to wait for the results of the scan, but it looks like he is out of the World Cup.

“I spoke with him after the game on Sunday night to offer my support, as did Franco Baldini.

“David is a great professional and has worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup, so missing it will be a big blow.”