David Beckham The Gay Icon

If the thongs and sarongs weren't enough of a giveaway, then David Beckham's latest confession certainly is.

The footballer admitted yesterday that his wife Victoria likes to dress him - while he loves being a gay icon.

The 32-year-old former England captain said: "Without a doubt Victoria has a huge part in the way I look these days.

"I think most couples agree you have to listen to your partner and you have confidence in your partner to tell you whether you look good or whether you don't and to help you out with your fashion and dress sense.

"In America I am just in shorts, tee shirts and flip flops - although if Victoria is listening, she'll probably turn round and say the truth, that I actually get my outfit ready the night before.

"I'm very organised and controlled and need to go to bed at night knowing what I'm going to wear the next morning.

"I'm very honoured to have the tag of gay icon.

"Maybe it's things like (the fact) I like to look after myself, I like to look smart and presentable most of the time."

Beckham, who has just won a lucrative contract to model Armani underwear, has long had men and women cringing at his fashion faux pas.

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