DAVID Bentley admits he is feeling under pressure to replace England icon David Beckham.

The 23-year-old Blackburn winger's impressive season earned him a place in coach Fabio Capello's squad for the two friendlies with Switzerland and France.

He has also been called into the squad for the friendly doubleheader with the USA tomorrow and then Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday.

Bentley is tipped as the natural successor for Beckham on the right of midfield and the former Arsenal player is aware of the expectation levels.

I'm just starting out in my international career and I have to prove a lot,'' said Bentley.

Every time I go out on the pitch I have a lot to prove to the media, the fans and the manager.

I've got to perform every time.

There is no point talking a good game - I have to go out and do it.'' He (Beckham) is loved by everyone. I admire him highly as a man and a player, but it will be difficult to get past him. He has got everything. I'll do my best and see what happens."

Bentley also insists John Terry's professionalism has shone through since joining up with the England squad following his Champions League penalty miss against Manchester United last week.

Terry slipped as he took the penalty which could have won the Blues their first Champions League and although he says he will be 'haunted forever' by the blunder, the Chelsea captain has been a true pro, according to Bentley.

John has been great,'' said Bentley. He has just got on with his job. He's a great player and a great professional.

I was gutted for him but that happens in football and I am sure that he is just thinking about getting into the final of the Champions League again next year.'' Bentley came under fire after withdrawing from the England Under-21 squad for the European Championships in Holland last summer.

He claimed fatigue as the reason, but Bentley insists has no regrets about the decision which caused him so much criticism..

I am just looking to the future now,'' he said. There will be people who are questioning me from a footballing and personality point of view, but they don't know me.

I am just going to keep on enjoying myself and performing like every player.''