LA Galaxy star David Beckham admits he's been impressed by British PM Gordon Brown.

Beckham had some kind words for Brown following a private meeting at Downing Street.

The footballer, who spoke to the BBC on his way out, said Mr Brown was doing "a very good job".

He said they had discussed Beckham's soccer academy and how it might become involved with schools in the UK.

There has been speculation that Beckham might become a World Cup ambassador for England, but he would only say "we will have to see what the future holds".

Asked what he thought of Mr Brown, after his first meeting with the prime minister, he said: "He's a very good man, he's a man who's looking after our country and he's doing a very good job. I'm very proud to be here tonight."

The prime minister has previously said he wants a government "of all the talents" and has invited people from outside politics to advise him - such as people from the business world.