David Beckham set to mentor up-and-coming footballers in new Disney+ series Save Our Squad

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15 Apr 2021, 13:58

David Beckham will be back on the box and sharing his infamous footballing expertise with young players of tomorrow presenting new Disney+ series Save Our Squad. The sporting legend will be seen coaching a group of local players in East London giving a nod to where he played in his youth.

Mentoring a young group of footballers in need of his help, Beckham will be spreading some of his magic by coaching and training the players while giving them some much-needed nurture to try and up their game.

Beckham said about his new role on the pitch: “I was so fortunate to have a long and successful playing career and now to have the opportunity to give back to these communities as a mentor is incredible.

“Developing and nurturing young talent is so important in the game and it is great to be working with Disney+ on this project.”

Disney commissioner Sean Doyle said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to show the importance and impact of grassroots football in communities in the U.K.

“The series will be exciting, dramatic, uplifting and full of heart and courage – everything David had in his own playing days.

“He’ll be seen helping to inspire and encourage these youngsters on their own individual journeys.

“It was a huge coup for Disney to get David on board. For him, it’s about sharing his passion for the game and helping these youngsters out as much as he can.”

The (foot)ball will start rolling this summer.

Also joining the Disney+ streaming service is Last Tango in Halifax, Unforgiven and Scott and Bailey writer Sally Wainwright.

Her exciting new offering The Ballad of Renegade Nell is billed as 'a Disney-branded swashbuckling adventure series set in the 18th Century'.