Former England football captain David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, with former Wimbledon tennis champion Virginia Wade and teenage darts sensation Luke Littler also recognised.Beckham, a winner of league titles in four countries and of 115 national team caps, has been awarded the honour for services to sport and to charity.Sir David also won the Champions League as part of Manchester United's treble-winning team in 1999, and since retiring as a player has

Former England football captain David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, with former Wimbledon tennis champion Virginia Wade and teenage darts sensation Luke Littler also recognised.Beckham, a winner of league titles in four countries and of 115 national team caps, has been awarded the honour for services to sport and to charity.Sir David also won the Champions League as part of Manchester United's treble-winning team in 1999, and since retiring as a player has become a founder and co-owner of American team Inter Miami.