David Beckham Lovers

SAWBRIDGEWORTH soccer hero David Beckham is in the Philippines today (Thursday, February 13) seeing at first hand how the country is recovering from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.

The father of four, who lives at Rowneybury House with wife Victoria, travelled to the Far East as part of his work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Hem saw the organisation's vital emergency work for youngsters, including visiting a child-friendly space at one of Tacloban's major evacuation points.

The former England football team captain said: "I was humbled to visit Tacloban and see how people are still so full of spirit despite the devastation they have suffered. Close to six million children are affected and many have lost loved ones.

"As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, seeing how children are being given a sense of normality amidst the rubble of their communities has been amazing. I want to show people around the world how their generous donations have had an enormous impact on children and their families and how thankful people here are for their kindness."