David Beckham mimics Steve McQueen with Porsche 911 purchase

International football star and style icon David Beckham has reportedly splashed out £70,000 on a slate grey 1969 Porsche 911 replica of the car McQueen drove in Le Mans.

The handy midfielder and occasional underpants model has regularly talked about his admiration for McQueen in various interviews, stating: "I've always looked at people such as Steve McQueen for influence.