DAVID BECKHAM presented Captain Tom Moore with a framed football shirt as the charity hero was welcomed into a new FA initiative.
The Football Association named the lockdown legend the honorary captain of the Lionhearts, a new scheme for those who have inspired the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
David Beckham presented a framed shirt to Captain Tom Moore on SaturdayCredit: PA:Press Association
An amazing £32million was raised by the World War Two veteran before his 100th birthday – having only set out to earn £1,000 for charity.
Captain Tom famously walked around the garden at his home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, and welcomed Becks to the site of his feat on Saturday.
The former England captain handed over a framed football shirt and Lionhearts pennant after naming him the first member of the heroes team.
Beckham said: “To have Sir Tom as our captain – it doesn’t get any better than that.
“Everyone was aware at some point of this amazing man but I think he went above and beyond any expectations out there.”
Captain Tom added: “It is very kind of you and I am delighted to receive that honour especially from you. Thank you very much indeed.”
Captain Tom’s family posed with the captain of the LionheartsCredit: PA:Press Association
Becks enjoyed a socially distanced chat with the centenarianCredit: PA:Press Association
A total of 23 individuals will be named in the FA’s Lionhearts team which the 100-year-old now captains, with public nominations for the other spots to close on Sunday.
Sir Tom later described the qualities of a good leader and referenced the former England star’s own experiences.
He added: “I think you have to rather like people and realise there is good in everyone and as a leader you can bring it out of them.
“It is no good you asking me about a leader when you have been sitting there and you know you have been one of the biggest and finest leaders in football we have ever had.”
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