David Beckham makes a rare appearance as a cover boy

He normally leaves the magazine shoots up to his fashionista wife Victoria. But footballer David Beckham made a rare appearance as a 'cover boy' for men's glossy Fantastic Man. The 35-year-old poses for the glossy a shoot by Alasdair McLellan at a pie and mash shop in David's native East London.

Just an East End boy: David Beckham poses in a pie shop for the new issue of Fantastic Man magazine

However, unlike his racy shots for Armani underwear and his fragrance ads, David is fully-clothed, dressed head-to-toe in designer gear. In the accompanying interview, the father-of-three speaks about his love for the traditional Cockney dish. He said: 'Being an East End boy, I do miss my pie and mash. 'I’ve been living out of England for the last eight or nine years. Whenever I can get down there, I get down there.'

Dapper: Beckham sips a cup of tea and reads the paper for a moody shot

Beckham posted a sneak peek of the images on his official Facebook page, which has over 8.7million followers. He wrote: 'Check out the Spring / Summer cover of Fantastic Man Magazine, which hits the shops next week.. Will post a few pictures from inside as well, hope you like...  

Cover boy: The shoot marks one of David's rare magazine cover appearances

David and his wife Victoria revealed earlier this month they were expecting a baby girl - a sister for their three sons. It is believed the couple found out recently when Victoria had her 20 week scan. She is due in July. The Beckhams will attend the Royal Wedding next month before heading back to Los Angeles for their daughter’s birth. This is one of Victoria’s biggest problems at the moment - what will she wear? What does a six-months pregnant woman wear to the royal wedding?

David Beckham’s style tips to Gary Neville

David Beckham was spotted at the Manchester United and Manchester City game at Old Trafford today accompanied by his sons Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn. But it seems that his three sons stayed at home last night while their father enjoyed a boys dinner in Manchester.

David Beckham has tried out so many different looks over the years that he's become almost as famous for his style savvy as his football abilities. But it doesn't appear as though he has passed on any of his grooming tips to best friend Gary Neville when they dined together. As they left Rio Ferdinand's restaurant Rosso, the pair looked like something of an odd couple, with Gary looking a little scruffy next to David and his expertly styled locks.

David toned down the look last night, going casual in a blue denim shirt, jeans, a grey cardigan and beige scarf. Gary was almost stylish in a blazer and jeans combo, but let the ensemble down by adding a zip-up jumper, scruffy shirt and half-heartedly combed hair.

No doubt David will have been filling his good friend Gary in on all the exciting happenings in the Beckham house, including wife Victoria's pregnancy and his loan deal with Tottenham Hotspur.