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Beckham trains with Tottenham

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, hoping the former England captain can be signed on a short-term loan from Los Angeles Galaxy, gave little away to the television crews parked outside the gates of the training complex.

"He's a great lad and it's great to have him here," Redknapp told Sky Sports News when asked if there had been any progress over a possible loan deal for the 35-year-old.

"He's a fit lad, he looks like he's in great condition, looks like he looks after himself. He's a model professional so that won't be a problem.

"We all respect him," added Redknapp. "I don't know yet (whether it will be any more than training), we'll see what happens, who knows? It's complicated."

Beckham, who grew up not far from Tottenham's north London stadium and whose grandfather had his ashes spread on their White Hart Lane pitch after his death, looked relaxed as he trained with a few familiar faces.

The club's website also featured photographs of Beckham on the training pitch.