Beckham backs remain

David Beckham says he supports the campaign to stay in the EU Credit: PA Images

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has come out in favour of the campaign for Britain to remain in the EU.

Beckham said he believes that his time playing with European players at Manchester United, and his time with clubs in Milan, Madrid and Paris shows we live in a "vibrant and connected world where together as a people we are strong."

In a statement Beckham said: