Becks eyes on GB role

Beckham: Wants to be part of GB squad

Former England captain David Beckham has reiterated his desire to be involved with the Great Britain Olympic side.

Beckham, who turned 36 earlier this week, has already underlined his commitment to continue playing for another three years.

His current deal with Los Angeles Galaxy in America’s MLS is due to expire later this year, but he is not intending to retire.

“I would like to be a player of course but to just be part of the team would be incredible”
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And that means Beckham will still be playing when the 2012 Olympics come around and he is hoping he will be involved in some capacity.

Beckham was part of England’s coaching set-up at the World Cup finals last year, but he is hoping that he will be able to play in London next summer.

“We will see. I would like to be part of it in some way,” he told Sky Sports News.

“I would like to be a player, of course, but to just be part of the team would be incredible for an Olympic football team to be able to play in England is a huge thing and to be playing would be a bonus.”

Anticipation

Beckham admits he cannot wait for the games to begin in 2012.

“For me to take my children to see some of the best athletes in the world performing at the highest level, it inspires children and that is something I have always believed in,” he continued.

“It is an inspiring feeling and something I would definitely do, I have been so proud to represent my country and to be able to help bring the Olympics to the East of London, I was so proud and it will be an amazing occasion.”