Playing for the Red Devils was the dream, and by the time Beckham won the under-15 player of the year award at the Brimsdown Rovers, he'd already signed schoolboy forms with Manchester United.
Gary Lineker discussed his transition from being a celebrated footballer to a TV presenter and podcast host, sharing insights about his storied career.
"I remember some interviews from when I was little in which I said my dream was to reach the Barca first team, and that has always remained my dream. I want to return to Spain in the short and medium term, and I'd like to experience being in Spain because, after all, it's my country."
In the summer, I should have thought about things more. [I should have thought about] whether to leave Atlético or not. When things aren't right in certain parts of your life, you take the wrong decisions, not just in football.
For me it just didn't happen [with Spurs]. I'm OK with that. I look back with a smile. It's a place where I grew up. I moved away from home quite young, so when I went there I was in a phase of going from a kid to a teenager and then past that. It helped me become the person and player I am now.
"I wish I'd got more caps, but Alan Shearer was one of the best players ever to play for England and he only got one Premier League medal."
"My dad's standards and dedication taught me the importance of practice; we would go in my garden, correcting mistakes until I could do them with my eyes closed."