Sir Golden Balls?

So Capello's put ol' Golden Balls in charge.

A good shout I would say. Despite the critics who are suggesting it is a political appointment to raise our profile and increase the likelihood of us hosting the 2018 World Cup. Capello is taking a comparatively young team, having left most of the Champions' League players back home. It seems infinitely sensible to me to have someone of Beckham's leadership qualities and experience providing a steady hand at the helm.

He's becoming the Steve Redgrave of the footballing world in some ways. Someone you never dare write off.

And I have little doubt that one day he will follow in Sir Steve's footsteps and become Sir David Beckham. You can just imagine the conversation can't you:

HRH: Rise Sir David
Becks: Thank you Maam
HRH: Does one like the name "Golden Balls"?
Becks: Yes Maam, though I fear the gold has a little silver amongst it these days
HRH: (whispers) And does one still wear one's wife's underwear?
Becks: (whispers back) No Maam. I found them too restrictive when I needed to score from 70 yards.