Beckham Wants Owen At Real

David Beckham has admitted he'd love Real Madrid to sign England team-mate Michael Owen.

The Liverpool striker was linked with a £25m move to the Spanish champions at the weekend, although his manager Gerard Houllier denied the reports and insisted Owen would be staying at Anfield.

"It would be nice to have another England player here," said Beckham.

"He's a great friend and he can play anywhere in the world but we'll have to wait and see what happens. Obviously it is only speculation at the moment but Michael's a great player. Everyone knows that."

"I am sure he is happy at Liverpool and it isn't really fair for me to comment on what he will do."