David Beckham Auctions England Shirt

David Beckham's England World Cup shirt is being auctioned, expected to make £30,000. The shirt was worn during the 2005 World Cup qualifying match against Austria.

What happened?

David Beckham was sent off in the match, becoming the first England captain to receive a red card. He made history on October 8, 2005, at Old Trafford in Manchester. The dismissal was labelled "harsh" by Beckham and then England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Why it matters for David Beckham

The shirts represent a fascinating chapter in David Beckham's England career. David Convery, Head of Sporting Memorabilia at auctioneers BUDDS, stated that the shirts are extremely unusual. The shirts have visible signs of match use and the literal smell of authenticity.

What comes next?

The auction will take place on Thursday, with the shirts expected to make about £30,000. David Beckham is currently enjoying the 2026 World Cup in the United States. He is in contact with England captain Harry Kane, who recently matched his milestone of 115 caps. Kane said Beckham had left him a voice note to congratulate him on the achievement. Beckham is now level as the third most capped player behind Peter Shilton and Wayne Rooney.