London: England football legend David Beckham yesterday threw his weight behind Prime Minister David Cameron’s push to keep Britain in the European Union.

David Beckham. Pic/AFP

"We live in a vibrant and connected world where together as a people we are strong. For our children and their children we should be facing the problems of the world together and not alone," said the 41-year-old former England captain in favour of Britain remaining within the 28-member economic bloc, the country’s largest market.