Becks says he would relish the opportunity to lead London's bid

A report on Tuesday suggested the Manchester United star will be asked about the role because of his worldwide fame.

And although the Manchester United midfielder has not yet been approached, he revealed he would be honoured to do so.

"No-one has approached me, but to be honest it would be a great honour," Beckham said while on England duty in South Africa ahead of Thursday's friendly in Durban.

'Honour'

Beckham, who has a mansion in Hertfordshire, set the opening ceremony of last year's Commonwealth Games in Manchester alight when he made a surprise appearance.

He presented the Jubilee Baton to the Queen, along with six-year-old Kirsty Howard, who is terminally ill and the face of a fundraising campaign for Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester.

Beckham said other sporting legends were leading their country's Olympic bids, and said he would relish the opportunity to represent his country.

"If Raul and (Zinedine) Zidane are doing it for various bids, then I would love to as well," he said.

"It would be a great honour."