Beckham makes surprise visit to cancer patient’s home

• "David was at my door right on time. All I could think to say was, 'Hello, how are you?' says Roberts.

It would be a day to remember for David Roberts who is fighting cancer, as he gets a shocking visit by legendary footballer David Beckham.

Former England captain headed out to Abingdon, Oxfordshire to see Roberts, who is a Liverpool fan. He was put forward by charity Age UK - formerly called Age Concern.

After being told he would be getting a call around 10.15am, the 70-year-old was greeted by Manchester United legend at his front door. Maintaining the social distance, the 44-year-old former footballer was standing in Robarts’ garden.

Roberts told the Oxford Mail: "David was at my door right on time. All I could think to say was, 'Hello, how are you?'

"He is a lovely guy, we chatted about what will happen to this season’s football, Manchester United and also me being a Liverpool supporter.

"He also gave a goody bag to me and my family."

The former Real Madrid star is self-isolating with his family in the nearby Cotswolds.