Beckham's journey from schoolboy to superstar

David Beckham could be spending the next phase of his football career in Spain or Italy.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2003 - 16:40

David Beckham could be spending the next phase of his football career in Spain or Italy.

Not bad for someone who claims he was always picked last for kickabouts in the school playground in east London.

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