Even though he won't be physically playing in this year's World Cup, and ankle injury did not stop the soccer superstar from suiting up and joining the England squad in South Africa. England has nine days of training in South Africa before they face the US in their opening Group C match in Rustenburg on June 12.
Capello's squad stepped off their 11-and-a-half hour flight from Heathrow on Thursday morning at Tambo airport in Johannesburg and were greeted by heavy security. The players were all wearing their official M&S suits.
The team was greeted by musicians and talented young dancers after exiting their airplane. They even met and shook hands with the King of Bafoke.
When asked about Beckham being included and what exactly he brought to the table after suffering an injury, Ferdinand replied with: "He's a great ambassador and has great experience. If I need to ask questions sometimes he might be the person."
source: DailyMail
