LA Galaxy star David Beckham has consulted his good friend Tom Cruise about speaking in public reports msn.com.

Beckham has been asked to undertake a lot of public speaking engagements during the World Cup and has called on Hollywood star Cruise to help him out.

A source close to David said: "For someone who has been in the public eye for so long, David is still not the most confident when it comes to speaking out. He's very shy.

"He has spoken to Tom among others about how best to motivate people. Tom is a confident guy and always gives him great advice and David wants to be able to do the same, whatever the circumstances."