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David Beckham arrived in Finland on Monday for surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon, an injury that will keep him out of the World Cup. Beckham left a private jet on crutches at Turku and was whisked away in an SUV. Surgery is set for later Monday or Tuesday.

The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan’s 1-0 win Sunday.

While Beckham has not been a starter for England in recent matches, he was likely to make the World Cup squad. Beckham was still prized for his free kicks and crosses, especially when England needed second-half goals.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was on his second loan stint at AC Milan from the Galaxy as he tried to boost his chances of making Capello’s 23-man World Cup squad. He has scored 17 goals for England and made 115 appearances, second in England history behind only goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s 125 from 1970-90.

Beckham was England’s captain from November 2000 through the 2006 World Cup.

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