Becks pinch-me moment was so inspiring

HEART-THROB'S TIPS LEFT RUSSO IN A DAZE

- Neil Moxley

ENGLAND V COLOMBIA

11.30AM, ITV1 

WHEN you are preparing for a World Cup, there are few better than David Beckham to approach for advice.

From the savage reaction to his sending-off at France '98, to his redemption in Japan four years later, Beckham has worn the T-shirt on the greatest stage of them all.

As Alessia Russo prepared to lead the line in England's quarter-final today, the duo met for a face-to-face chat courtesy of their common sponsors.

Ahead of the biggest game of her life against Colombia, Arsenal's new striker reflected on the pearls of wisdom the 48-year-old passed on.

A signature Beckham free-kick against Colombia 25 years ago sealed progression to the last 16 before it all went badly wrong against Argentina.

Russo said: "He's been one of my idols and heart-throbs - ever since I was a little girl.