England boss Fabio Capello is today set to name his skipper for the friendly against Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain.

The Italian has given the armband to Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and John Terry in his first three games as he looks for a permanent captain for World Cup qualifiers next season.

Gareth Barry was widely tipped to lead the side out but David James is another senior player who has travelled to the Caribbean, as is former captain David Beckham.

"Everyone knows it is one of the biggest honours you can be given as football player to captain your country, or even to play for your country," said Beckham.

"I was lucky enough to do it for so many games and so many years and of course I would be honoured to captain the country again but there are other good players that can do that as well."

A cynical view could be that making Beckham skipper may work in England's favour in terms of winning the vote of FIFA vice-president Jack Warner for their 2018 World Cup bid.

Warner, also a special advisor to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation, has billed the clash at Hasely Crawford Stadium as historic.

He has given mixed views on England previously, during and since their failed bid for 2006, but wrote in his programme notes: "Let this day and its significance remain forever etched in our memory.

"This momentous event is being staged to mark the centennial of football in our twin-island republic, 50 years ago one would not have imagined even in one's wildest that the national team of England... would be here."

Warner greeted Capello and the likes of Beckham and Ferdinand off the plan when they arrived the day after their friendly victory over USA at Wembley.

A healthy crowd cheered as England trained at the stadium and senior players also visited coaching clinics with local youngsters, which may also increase the positive public relations on the trip.

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