David Beckham last night admitted he is running out of time to win his 100th cap next month against France in Paris.

Former England captain Beckham, 32, was left out of Fabio Capello’s first squad against Switzerland and fears a lack of match fitness could see him sidelined again for the friendly on March 26.

Beckham is due to play for LA Galaxy in Korea at the weekend, but Capello insists he will not be picked until he has proved he is ready.

Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Beckham confessed: “I’ve no match fitness.

“All I’ve done is training. We’re still two weeks into our pre-season routine and fitness-wise, we’re getting there slowly. I would love to reach the 100 caps, but I have to be physically ready to be part of the team.”

Beckham, who launches his MLS season in Colorado against the Rapids three days after England’s trip to France, made it clear that he has no personal axe to grind with his former Real boss Capello.

He added: “I’ve played for Capello before, and he’s a great manager. He is a manager who will pick players that are fit enough. I understand why he selected others who played more games.”

Galaxy face FC Seoul on Saturday before moving on to Shanghai and Hong Kong.