Wenger ready for Beckham

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he is looking forward to the arrival of David Beckham for training. The MLS midfielder will be training with the Gunners for a couple of weeks and Wenger believes that it will benefit his young players.

"He will come in January to practise with us, occasionally with the first team or the reserves," the Gunners manager confirmed.

"He can always give good advice and we will help him to keep fit. The youngsters will look up to him, of course.

"I respect the fact that he has always loved football and he has always shown respect for his managers even when he was dropped. He didn't come out in a silly way, a spoilt way.

"Also, he has always delivered when it was expected of him, he has shown toughness.

"When he had to score the free-kick in the last minute against Greece he put it in the net. It is a sign of mental strength."