Nearly-nude David Beckham statues appear in London

Two statues of a scantily-clad David Beckham have been unveiled in London to help promote the midfielder's new underwear range.

The 10ft silver statues, which have been placed outside H&M on Regent Street, depict Beckham wearing nothing but boxer shorts and have quickly become something of a tourist attraction.

The statues are the first to be showcased in England after nine had been placed in various locations across the United States in recent weeks.

A similar number of Beckham monuments are expected to appear across the United Kingdom over the next fortnight or so, with seven more reportedly ready to be placed.