DAVID Beckham has reportedly offered to lead Great Britain's football team at the 2012 Olympics.

In an interview for the News of the World newspaper, the Leytonstone-born footballer said he definitely wants to be involved in "some capacity" with the UK team, which is usually made up of amateurs.

Mr Beckham currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy.

He will be 37 years old at the next Olmpics.