David Beckham signs up for acting role

Hooking up ... David Beckham and Matthew Perry

FOOTIE hero David Beckham has landed another acting stint, playing himself on Friends star Matthew Perry's new TV comedy Go On.

Matthew plays a sports broadcaster struggling to cope after the death of his wife on the US show, and he's building a wish list of athletes he'd like for cameos.

LA Galaxy star Becks, who previously played himself in 2005 film Goal!, has already signed up while Matthew is also aiming for ice hockey star Wayne Gretzky and tennis ace Jimmy Connors.

On the pitch ... David Beckham in action for LA Galaxy

He says: "We've talked to David Beckham and he said that he would do it, so that was very exciting.

"We have asked (ice hockey icon) Wayne Gretzky; I'd love to have him on the show at some point.

Iconic series ... Matthew Perry and the cast of hit telly show Friends

"My favourite athlete of all time is (tennis ace) Jimmy Connors, so, I guess my hope is that we get Jimmy Connors to come back and work with me again, which would be a dream come true."

Jimmy played himself in Perry's last TV sitcom, Mr Sunshine.

Wanted ... Jimmy Connors and Wayne Gretzky