Sports News for December 7, 2007

England to rope in Beckham as its face of 2018 World Cup bid
The Football Association (FA) has reportedly chosen former skipper David Beckham as the face of England in its bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.According to the Daily Express, the former Manchester United winger has agreed to an approach by ex-Sports Minister Richard Caborn to front Englands 2018 bid. ANI

Tendulkar, Dhoni may miss Bangalore Test
Former skipper Sachin Tendulkar and wicketkipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni may not play the Bangalore Test against Pakistan beginning Saturday, because of injuries. ANI

Romantic Roo pays for fiancée Coleens parachute lessons
England striker Wayne Rooney is known for his football skills the world over, but the public would also be happy to know that he is a romantic at heart. ANI

Younis denies reluctance to lead Pakistan
Acting skipper Younis Khan has denied all rumours regarding his reluctance to lead Pakistan in the third Test. ANI