David Beckham’s shirts worn during a game where he received a red card as England captain are up for auction. Beckham made history by being sent off twice while playing for the Three Lions, with the most notable incidents occurring in the 1998 World Cup against Argentina and a 2005 World Cup qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford.
These iconic shirts, worn by Beckham in the match’s first half and after the break in 2005, will be auctioned on Thursday and are expected to fetch around £30,000. David Convery, Head of Sporting Memorabilia at BUDDS auctioneers, highlighted the significance of these shirts in Beckham’s England career, despite the moments he may want to forget.
The incident in 2005, where Beckham was sent off, sparked controversy and debate, with both Beckham and England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson criticizing the decision. The auction of these shirts marks a unique opportunity for collectors to own pieces of football history associated with a significant event in English football.
Beckham, who is currently at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, remains in touch with England captain Harry Kane. Kane, acknowledging Beckham as his childhood idol, expressed pride in matching Beckham’s record of 115 caps. Reflecting on their connection from the same area in Chingford, Kane shared Beckham’s messages of support and encouragement.
As Kane climbs the ranks of England’s most capped players, he expresses gratitude for the recognition and looks forward to further achievements on the field.
