David Beckham ferries the Olympic torch along the Thames via speedboat... but he has a little help from some friends

Posted Saturday, July 28, 2012 by Dailymail

He's often seen cruising the streets of California on his beloved motorcycle but it seems that David Beckham's not so confident when it comes to driving speedboats.

The global superstar mesmerised the watching world when his long anticipated role in the London 2012 Olympic Games was finally revealed.

The 37-year-old was charged with driving the Olympic Torch via a speedboat down the River Thames, but it was down to some clever camera work that he accomplished the feat.

Easy rider: David Beckham appeared to be driving a speedboat down the River Thames carrying the Olympic Torch

The real deal: A man can be seen helping David steer the speedboat down the river with one hand on the steering wheel

Although the LA Galaxy footballer was standing at the helm with two hands firmly on the wheel, there was another man who gave a steady hand to the boat.

While viewers at home watched the dapper dressed Beckham power toward Tower Bridge, they were unable to see the other man on the boat crouching next to him.

The father-of-four looked at his best in a black suit with a matching tie and a white shirt as he smoothly smiled down the camera.

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