Beckham Advises England Team-Mates To Move Abroad

Real Madrid midfielder David Beckham has advised his England team-mates to follow his lead and move abroad should they get the chance.

England's captain is enjoying huge success at the Santiago Bernabeu after adapting quickly to life in Spain following his summer from from Manchester United.

"If other English players get the chance to play abroad then I would definitely say take that chance; it's definitely worth it," he said.

"I wouldn't have thought that I'd leave Manchester United. But to be where I am now and to be playing the football I am now and to be happy, I think that's special for me."

"I had so many happy years at Manchester United and now I've had a happy six months in Madrid and, I hope, a happy few more years there."

When asked about whether he'd be urging Michael Owen to leave Liverpool to join him in Madrid he refused to give much away.

"There's also been speculation about Totti, Henry and Ruud Van Nistelrooy," said Beckham.

"But Ruud has just signed a new contract with United, and Henry has said he doesn't want to leave Arsenal."

"I've always said that Michael is a great player and would do well wherever he plays. But he's a Liverpool player and as long as he's happy there and scoring goals, then he'll stay there."