Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has spoken of the love for the game of football that LA Galaxy star David Beckham has.

The 35-year old midfielder is training with the London club to keep fit during the MLS off-season and his attitude and willingness to work hard has not been lost on Redknapp.

The Spurs manager is a big fan of Beckham and admits he would have loved to have taken him on a winter loan but even though nothing could be sorted, he loves having the ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan star around the place.

"I think David will go back on the ninth (of February). I would like to have had him playing as he has looked great in training," Redknapp said.

"He is so slim and so fit, he is a fanatical trainer. He works in the morning and the afternoon in the gym. He just loves playing football.

"He could be at home now sitting around the pool. I am sure he has a decent enough semi in Los Angeles but he is over here wanting to play football. Most footballers would want to be in Los Angeles.

"But that is what has made him what he is. He wants to keep playing and he is a mega rich man. He just loves the game."