i think we all knew it was coming, it was just a matter of time - i wouldnt rule him out of the qualifiers as he's still playing football, the atmosphere he brings to the team when he comes on (just the mere mention of his name can lift a stadium and the team he's playing for more than any man can) and the fact he doesnt need to run much as he can place the ball anywhere he wants on the pitch.
capello, however was wrong and may feel the public backlash of the way he ended becks career - never discussed with him before announcing it.