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Full transcript of Becks' H&M Twitter takeover

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Twitter went into overdrive today as David Beckham took over H&M's account to answer fans' questions. David has become a high street hero since his first collaboration with them on his David Beckham for H&M Bodywear range in last year. To coincide with his latest campaign, fans bombarded Becks with questions on subjects ranging from pies to football and tattoos to his underwear choices.

Here is what he revealed: Q: What's your favourite pie with your mash? A: I'm from the East End so there is only one pie to have...Meat Pie Q: Are Manchester United going to win the Premier League this season? A: Only one answer, yes! Q: What advice would you give a 20-year-old? A: You need dedication, belief, to work hard and have a lot of funQ: Favourite pair of boots you've ever owned? A: That would have to be my current Adidas boots, they are pink which I chose because of HarperQ: How was it working with Guy Ritchie on the latest campaign? A: It was great working with someone of Guy Ritchie's calibre, not just good at what he does but a perfect gentlemanQ: What is your most memorable moment in an England shirt? A: Has to be Greece but the penalty against Argentina comes closeQ: What is your favourite "Beckham" hairstyle? A: The shaved head because it was nice and easy Q: Boxers or briefs? A: BoxersQ: As a kid, how long would you spend kicking a ball about each day? A: I took a ball to school, so every break time and after school until it got darkQ: Of all the amazing cities you've lived in...which is your favourite? A: I love them all in different ways but London is my home so I'll go with that oneQ: If you didn't play soccer, what occupation would you have chosen? A: I enjoy drawing cartoons, so I'd go for an artistQ: What is your favourite piece from the new line? A: My favourite piece would be the white boxer with the red waistbandQ: Do you have favourite NBA, NFL, NHL team since your time in USA? A: NBA would be Lakers, NHL Kings and NFL PatriotsQ: Do you still keep in touch with your boys from Ridgeway Rovers? A: Yes I still speak to 1 or 2 of the players from Ridgeway Rovers, good guysQ: Any more tattoos planned? And which is your favourite? A: My favourites are the ones about my children, no new ones planned yet, have to find some spaceQ: Who is the best player you have ever played with or against? Ronaldinho, Zidane or someone else? A: The best player I have played against is Roberto Carlos, best player I've played with is ZidaneQ: What pants would you recommend for under my fiancée’s kilt at our wedding in April? A: I shouldn't be saying this as an H&M ambassador, but he shouldn't be wearing any, hahaQ: Loving the new ad, did you do all your own stunts in it? A: Yes I did pretty much all my own stunts, was good funQ: What is your favourite goal you've ever scored?? A: Favourite goal would have to be the one I scored against Wimbledon from 57 yardsQ: Would you ever consider buying a football club when you retire, for example Preston North End? A: I have the option to buy a franchise in the MLS, so yes to the MLS, sadly a no to PrestonQ: Who’s your favourite actor/ film? A: Favourite actor would have to be Tom Cruise, my favourite movie Ratatouille

Q: Do you ever see yourself living in the states again? A: I see us spending a huge amount of time in the US in the future, I loved my time thereQ: Which 3 people would you invite to a dinner party? A: A tricky one, The Queen, Jack Nicholson and Muhammad Ali would be goodQ: Who do you think will win and who will be rooting for in United v Real since both clubs are close to you? A: I love both clubs. I've been a United fan since I was 5 years old but am still in love with Real, it will be a great gameQ: David if you had ONE piece of advice 4 young players what would it b? If it’s good I'll put it in my team's changing room :) A: My one piece of advice would be to work hard as a team, good luck for the seasonQ: The best player you ever swung a ball in for? A: Nice question, probably the ball I put in for Zidane while playing for Madrid, he scored with a left foot volleyQ: Why did you choose number 32? A: Number 7 and 23 weren't available. I've always been a big fan of @MagicJohnson so I went for 32Q (from Gary Lineker): Even your football career will end some day. Post playing would you consider a punditry role on MOTD? A: Haha, if it's your job then yes, as you always seem to be on the beachQ: Do you ever think about managing a team? which team would you like to manage? A: Management is not really in my thoughts to be honestQ: Seen you at lots of Lakers games so guessing you're an NBA fan. Who do you think will be the 2013 NBA Champion? A: I would like to say the Lakers, but if they don't reach the play-offs then I'll take MiamiQ: Do you regret any of your fashion experiments, and if so which ones? A: Don’t have any regrets but some come close and still make me smile