I played against England at World Cup then became David Beckham’s team-mate – now I want to be a Premier League referee

CHRIS BIRCHALL never made it to the Premier League as a player – but is eager to get there in retirement.

The former LA Galaxy midfielder played alongside David Beckham during his MLS days.

Paul TongeFormer Port Vale and LA Galaxy midfielder Chris Birchall is training to become a ref[/caption] GettyThe midfielder played alongside England legend David Beckham in LA[/caption] GettyBirchall also faced England in the 2006 World Cup for Trinidad and Tobago[/caption]

And now he is retraining as a referee...