'David Beckham was desperate to play in my squad, but I didn't want to bring him along and waste the FA's money: I had to pick the strongest players': Great Britain coach reflects on Becks snub as 'one of the toughest decisions' of his careerStuart Pearce faced backlash for omitting David Beckham from Team GB in 2012, stating it was based on a straightforward assessment of his current form.