David Beckham admits he ‘loves’ acting but ‘needs more practice’ before pursuing career

David Beckham has admitted that he loves acting but needs a lot more practice before going any further in his career.

The former sportsman claims that he misses playing football but is enjoying learning new skills in the acting industry.

Beckham, who has a small role in Guy Ritchie’s forthcoming King Arthur film, told The Times: “I am very aware that many sportsmen and other celebrities have turned their hand to acting – and failed.

“I know it is a tough profession, where you need a huge amount of skill and discipline.

“I wouldn’t want to push myself forward too soon, without learning more about it, and doing a lot more practice.”

The 40-year-old went on to admit that he’d developed a thick skin after years in the public eye so could take the tough knocks of the industry on the chin.

He said: “But what I have done so far, I have loved. I can deal with most things. I am a well-known person, so I have got used to criticism.”

Despite turning his hand to a new career, Beckham does miss footballing, after retiring back in 2013.

He said: “I still get these huge pangs of regret that I am not out there anymore.”