New way for Becks to take corners

David Beckham celebrated his 27th birthday in trademark classy style - behind the wheel of a new £166,000 silver Bentley.

The footballer may be laid low with his foot injury, but it did not stop him from going for a spin in the world's fastest saloon car near his home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

Beckham had ordered the arrival of the top-of-the-range Arnage model, which has a top speed of 170mph, to coincide with his birthday yesterday. The customised car was delivered to his home.

Special baby seats have been installed, alongside a DVD player and state-of-the-art air vents.