David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn made a significant step towards his own professional playing career on Saturday, after being picked in the squad for Arsenal's Under-18 side.

Brooklyn, aged just 15, was an unused substitute as Arsenal saw off Leicester 1-0 at the club's Hertfordshire training ground with former England captain David watching.

Last week the youngster posted a video to Instagram of a shot hitting the bar while playing for the Gunners' youth side.

Brooklyn Beckham shared an Instagram video of himself in action for Arsenal's youth team last week

The 15-year-old was watched by his dad David as he made the Arsenal Under-18 squad for the first time

And he was rewarded for his performances with the Under-16 side, where he has been playing this season, with the call-up.

Beckham was playing alongside some of Arsenal's best academy hopes, several of whom have played first team, and even Champions League football this season.

Stefan O'Connor, Gedion Zelalem and Ainsley Maitland-Niles all played against Galatasaray earlier this season, while midfielder Daniel Crowley and goalkeeper Ryan Huddart have featured in the first team squads.

Brooklyn Beckham poses with his Arsenal team-mates in a snap the youngster shared via Instagram

Beckham was twice sent to warm-up by the Arsenal coaching staff, and looked like he might make his debut when winger Renny Smith picked up a knock, but eventually returned to the bench.