Fornier England captain David Beckham is desperate to be involved in the Great Britain football team at next year's London Olympics - even if that means being restricted to a backroom role. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, who made his name at Manchester United, has not been involved in an England squad since October 2009, with Italian manager Fabio Capello all but calling time on his international career.

Beckham will be 37 by the time the Games start on July 25 but, having played a role in bringing the Olympics to his home city he is especially keen to be involved in 2012.