Becks 'positive' after surgery

HELSINKI - Former England captain David Beckham said on Tuesday the operation to fix his ruptured Achilles tendon had been a "success" and he was focused on "getting back to full fitness".

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their messages of support, they mean a lot to me," read a statement on the 34-year-old's official website.

"The operation was a success and I'd like to thank Dr Orava and all the medical staff who looked after me during my time in Finland. I'm feeling positive and now concentrating on getting back to full fitness over the coming months."