Ex-footballer David Beckham has shared a heart-warming picture of himself with football legend Sir Alex Ferguson.

The 48-year-old Englishman uploaded a picture of him and the former football manager and player.

He said: "The Boss. One of the most important people in my life from the day I first met him aged 12."

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This comes as Beckham, a limited Netflix series is premiering tomorrow, following the athlete's career, marriage to Victoria Beckham, family and friends.

He also shared a clip from the production, in which he talks about Sir Alex Ferguson and signing with him.