16 Mar 2010

Beckham's future lies off the field

2:09 pm on 16 March 2010

David Beckham is expected to have a big future in football, but it may not be on the field.

The England midfielder has been ruled out of this year's World Cup after suffering an achilles injury playing for AC Milan yesterday.

The 34-year-old's England career certainly looks over and he may now have just limited time playing at club level.

The Editor of World Football magazine, Gavin Hamilton says beckham has a futuire as a football ambassador and will play a big part in England's bid for the 2018 World Cup... but he probably won't be greatly missed on the field......

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