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David Beckham has recalled the moment that his wife, Victoria, 'burst out crying' as he gave a rare insight into their Costswolds home.

The former England captain and businessman, 50, has joined Country Life magazine to guest edit a one-off edition published on Wednesday, revealing his favourite view, best-loved recipe and his relationship with the countryside.

Sir David told the magazine: “(My) earliest memories of doing anything in the countryside are when I was a cub, then a scout and we used to go camping in Epping Forest."

He also credited director Guy Ritchie for helping him “fall far deeper in love” with the countryside. He said: “He’s a modern-day caveman, who has made me fall far deeper in love with the countryside and helped me to understand it even more th

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