Successful surgery boosts Beckham return hopes

David Beckham today underwent a successful operation on a fully ruptured left Achilles tendon and is expected to make a full recovery.

Beckham’s chances of appearing in a record fourth World Cup were shattered last night when he ruptured his Achilles tendon on AC Milan duty against Chievo.

But the 34-year-old’s hopes of resuming his career were boosted by a successful operation in Finland today.

“Following a scan, David Beckham’s left Achilles was found to be ruptured,” his spokesman said in a statement released to Press Association Sport.

“Professor Sakari Orava performed a successful operation today, repairing the tendon completely.

“David is expected to make a full recovery. Professor Sakari Orava will conduct a further examination tomorrow, when a programme for rehabilitation will be finalised.

“David wants to thank everyone who has given him messages of support – it meant a lot to him.”