The national team captain has played both roles for his club side Real Madrid this season, and he has earned praise from pundits for his ability to play both positions capably.

When it comes to England, Beckham is favoured by head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson on the right-hand side, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard through the middle.

Although this midfield line-up appears settled, Beckham says he would still relish the opportunity if called upon to become a central-midfield general.

He said: "In Madrid, I've played in the middle and played on the right. People have said I'm great in the middle, and people have said I'm much better on the right.

"This season, I've had a very good one so far. The assists, of course, prove that and the goals I've set up. But I think I enjoy playing in the middle, I've never hidden that fact."

Speaking to Andy Gray for Sky Sports in the build up to Real Madrid's unsuccessful Champions League tie with Arsenal, the England captain added: "I played in centre midfield for United in the 1999 European Cup final and I enjoyed that immensely.

"People see me as a right-sided player though, and I believe that's where my best position is."