David Beckham inducts fundraiser Sir Tom Moore as honorary Lionhearts captain

Fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has become first member of Lionhearts squ of inspirational heroes, receiving a personal visit from David Beckham.

former England skipper me a trip to Captain Sir Tom's Bedfordshire home to hand over a framed football shirt and to say thank you.

Beckham said: " highlight of my whole career was being me England captain. To have Sir Tom as our captain - it doesn't get any better than that."

He ded: "Everyone was aware at some point of this amazing man but I think he went above and beyond any expectations out re."

He was named as horary captain of Lionhearts, an initiative houring inspirational people who have gone above and beyond during fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Captain Sir Tom said: "It is very kind of you and I am delighted to receive that hour especially from you. Thank you very much indeed."

Second World War veteran, whose original fundraising target was £1,000, raised nearly £33 million for NHS by his 100th birthday by walking laps of his garden. He also won hearts of nation along long way.