“I Needed That Arm Around Me” – David Beckham Opens Up on Comforting Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney Making Debut Under Immense Pressure

David Beckham is a global icon. The former England international has enjoyed a spectrum of fame and success in his soccer days. He has become a symbol of excellence in soccer and in his ventures outside of it, including fashion. Millions of fans worldwide admire him not only for his contributions but also for his personality and helping mentality.

The influence of ‘Golden Balls’ extends far beyond the world of soccer, making him a true global icon. However, fans always reminisce about his mighty England days. The former midfielder has played with many England legends, with Wayne Rooney being one of them.

While the player was the skipper of the Three Lions, a young Wayne Rooney entered the national camp. Both shared the pitch and made decent contributions to England. Recently, Becks revealed how he helped his former teammate at the international camp.

David Beckham opens up on comforting Manchester United legend

Rooney made his debut under immense pressure. However, in a recent interview, Beckham revealed how he helped his fellow teammate get settled at the national camp. “When Wayne first came into the England setup, I was 27, 28. So I was a senior player and obviously being captain of England, you look out for the players and especially the young players that come into the team,” he said while speaking to Paramount Plus UK.

“And if you can, ever offer them advice, then that’s what you do. I was aware of the spotlight that he was walking into, so I did speak to him about the attention that he’s gonna get and how he can handle it. Because I know exactly what he would come up against,” he said.

The former skipper revealed what it was like for him to go through such pressure and also said he would have also liked the same. “I know what it was like when I first came in. I needed that arm around me and some kind of support. But..whether you listen or not, that’s a whole different thing,” Beckham added.

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It is quite heartwarming how the 27-year-old Beckham helped the young Rooney get settled in. Both Manchester United legends have quite a similar path, as Rooney also followed in the MLS footsteps of the midfielder. In fact, he was recently praised for his contributions to the American League.

MLS executive hails the impact of Wayne Rooney

Aside from making strides in Europe, Rooney also made quite a name in the MLS. After playing for DC United, the player became their manager before enjoying a short spell with Derby County. His impact on the MLS was recently highlighted by the Executive Vice President of MLS, Dan Courtemanche.

In an interview with the Manchester Evening, Courtemanche discussed the impact of Rooney in the league. “Wayne Rooney is a legend and we are fortunate to have him in MLS, sharing his knowledge and passion with his players at DC United. We also look forward to him managing our All-Star Team against Arsenal in July in Washington DC”.

DC United have made a slow start to their season. Either way, they’ll be looking to bounce back under the leadership of the Red Devils’ legend.

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