Hat-trick Walcott may end Beckham's era

ZAGREB: Theo Walcott's stunning hat-trick against Croatia may have ensured that David Beckham will never make another start for England.

The Arsenal teenager was handed his slot on the right at the expense of 33-year-old Beckham and manager Fabio Capello's judgement was vindicated by his three-goal display in a memorable 4-1 win.

Beckham did come on in the closing minutes of the match to win his 105th cap, moving him level with Billy Wright as the joint fourth most capped player for his country.