David Beckham praises Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gareth Southgate | Football News

Beckham also impressed with Gareth Southgate, another former teammate, and said that England was preparing for "exciting times," expressing in front of the Bahrain Grand Prix in F1.

David Beckham encouraged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to return to long-term success at Manchester United after becoming the club's permanent director.

Solskjaer led United to 10 wins in 13 Premier League matches as interim manager, losing only once, which propelled the club into the football race for the Champions League.

United also scored history under Solskjaer by eliminating the home deficit of the first leg (2-0) in the first leg of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, the last 16 games, to reach quarter-finals final against Barcelona.

Beckham, who spent seven years as a teammate of Solskjaer at United, believes that the Norwegian is the ideal man to advance the club.

"It's great that he's done an amazing job, so he deserves the contract he's had," Beckham said. Sky Sports News, speaking at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

"He is loved by the fans, the players and all the other members of the club.He did a great job and he will continue to the extent that real fans like him.It's great for the club and for him."

Beckham was also impressed by Gareth Southgate, another of his former team-mates, since his arrival as manager in England, praising his selection of young players.

"It's exciting, I was thrilled when Gareth took over because I think he's spent enough time with the players from a very young age," said the former England captain.

"To see them enter the team of the first team and their way of playing – it's exceptional.

"I think their age does not matter – we've all talked about age over the years – but when they have the experience that they've gained for the teams they play, regardless of their age. " .

"If they play as they are, times are exciting."