Beckham, who won six Premier League titles and two FA cups during his time at Manchester United.

He made his Premier League debut in 1995 and went on to make 265 appearances, scoring 62 goals and registering 80 assists – the ninth-highest figure in the competition’s history.

Fellow Hall of Fame inductee Frank Lampard, who played with Beckham for England, said: “David Beckham, as a player, was top class.

“He was the top free-kick taker in the world during his career. From a Premier League stand, we never saw the like of him during his career.

“He was also a statesman, very well thought of in England and I think his legacy all round is very well respected throughout the game.”

Phil Neville “Becks was a dream because he used to do your work in defence and going forward. He was so good in both areas.”