Beckham hailed a 'symbol of success' by former England player

Sir David Beckham has been a 'symbol of success' by former England football player Rio Ferdinand OBE.

Sarah-Jane Mee

Lead UK news presenter @skysarahjane

Tuesday 4 November 2025 15:35, UK

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As David Beckham is knighted, a former England footballer tells UK Tonight presenter Sarah-Jane Mee it was 'only a matter of time'.
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