Beiruting News

David Beckham will swap the football pitch for the big screen as he plans to launch a second career in acting.

The former England captain, who has recently scored himself a speaking role in a Guy Ritchie production of King Arthur, has said that he "would love" to do more acting in the future and wants to "build up" his experience and "see where it takes [him]".

He is, however, ready for criticism over the career move and admits that he still feels "regret" at no longer playing professional football.

"I am very aware that many sportsmen and other celebrities have turned their hand to acting - and failed," he told The Times. "I know it is a tough profession, where you need a huge amount of skill and discipline. I wouldn't want to push myself forward too soon, without learning more about it, and doing a lot more practice."