BUILD it like Beckham: he may be a multimillionaire sporting legend and fashion icon, but David Beckham has spoken of his pride at completing a Lego model of Tower Bridge in only a few days.

In an interview in today’s Sunday Times Magazine, the former England football captain explains how creating structures with the plastic bricks “helps to calm me down”.

“When they [his children] get home, we’ll often play one of their favourite games, like Connect Four. They also love Lego. So do I,” he said.

“The last big thing I made was Tower Bridge. It was amazing. I think Lego sometimes helps to calm me down.”

Beckham prepares to take a free kick for England (Mori Pictures/Barcroft India)

Lego’s Tower Bridge set, which has 4,287 pieces, is intended for those over the age of 16