David Bentley is relishing the challenge of trying to oust David Beckham and make himself a permanent fixture on England's right flank.The 23-year-old midfielder has impressed head coach Fabio Capello after a good season with Blackburn and is optimistic at being involved in the forthcoming friendly matches against the United States and Trinidad & Tobago.

Bentley admits it will be a tough task to get ahead of former England captain Beckham in the pecking order - but he is keen to prove himself.

"I know David Beckham is loved the world over and I admire him as a man and a player but I will be trying my hardest to challenge him for the position and we'll see what happens," he told Sky Sports News.

"I have to keep performing and playing to a high level and keep working hard.

"The levels David has reached are fantastic but I know I have to go every day to training and be aiming to reach those levels and go higher.

"You want to push yourself on to the next level and I'll be looking to play as many games as I can to push on to the next step.

"These are big games for me to try and establish myself as an international player and push on which I want to do."

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