David and Victoria Backham back Remain campaign  

David and Victoria Beckham have endorsed the Remain campaign, urging voters to support staying in the EU “for our children”.

 

The England footballing hero and his fashion designer wife said Britain should be facing the challenges of the world together with its allies.

 

According to the Daily Mail, Beckham recalled how he and other British-born players at Manchester United were good enough to be successful alone but were a 'better and more successful team' because of European additions such as Eric Cantona, Roy Keane and Peter Schmeichel.

The ex-England captain said Britain was part of a 'vibrant and connected world' - but added the country would remain 'great' whatever the result on Thursday.

Victoria also spoke out after Vote Leave highlighted Eurosceptic comments she made in 1996 while she was in the Spice Girls.

 

At the time she said in an interview that 'Euro bureaucrats are destroying every bit of national identity and individuality”.

 

But in a statement on Facebook, Victoria said the remarks were about 'keeping or losing the Pound' not the referendum.

'I believe in my country, I believe in a future for my children where we are stronger together and I support the #remain campaign,' she wrote. 

 

Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed the endorsements today, which could boost his hopes of winning on Thursday.  

Polls show the referendum going down to the wire and the Remain campaign will hope a late celebrity endorsement will help push them over the line.

Yesterday, Britain Stronger in Europe released more material from the endorsement of ex-Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

In a statement today, Beckham said: “I'm passionate about my country and whatever the result of Thursday's referendum, we will always be Great. 

“Each side has the right to their opinion and that should always be respected whatever the outcome of the European Referendum.

“I played my best years at my boyhood club, Manchester United. I grew up with a core group of young British players that included Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville Brothers.

“Added to that was an experienced group of older British players such as Gary Pallister, Steve Bruce and Paul Ince.

“Now that team might have gone on to win trophies but we were a better and more successful team because of a Danish goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, the leadership of an Irishman Roy Keane and the skill of a Frenchman in Eric Cantona.”

Beckham said he had been 'privileged' to play and live in Paris, Madrid and Milan during his career, together with team mates from around the world.

He added: “Those great European cities and their passionate fans welcomed me and my family and gave us the opportunity to enjoy their unique and inspiring cultures and people.”