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Beckham join England's 2018 World Cup bid

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-10-19 09:13

David Beckham and former England winger John Barnes have been appointed vice-presidents to work on the country's 2018 World Cup bid, the FA said on its website.

England's David Beckham warms up during a training session at London Colney near London October 10, 2008. [Agencies]

They will help support a new executive board and Beckham said: "I'm proud to be part of the 2018 World Cup bid and will do everything I can to help bring the tournament to England."