Beckham felt lucky to joint with AC Milan

David Beckham felt lucky to joint with AC Milan. The former England captain admited his move to Milan give him more of a chance to be at that higher level.

"Playing for Milan has certainly increased my chances of playing at the top level with the national side and I am benefitting from it at the moment.” His said.

The 33-year-old midfielder is committed to completing the current Serie A campaign with the Rossoneri before having a month off and returning to LA Galaxy in November. Then, after another short break, he comes back to Milan until the summer of 2010 and on towards South Africa and another tilt at the world's greatest prize.

"I think it was more about the fitness side than anything else but obviously I've had to adjust my game to the Italian game too."