JAMES Ward-Prowse reveals that he has never actually met inspiration David Beckham amid talk of his free-kick record but adds: “If the stipulation is I have to beat the record to meet him then I’ll be looking to do that as soon as I can.” And despite being in the Premier League spotlight for over half-a-decade, and becoming a full England international under Gareth Southgate, Ward-Prowse still has not spoken to the man who gave him inspiration.
James ward Prowse said: “No I haven’t yet, no (he admitted, before being disappointed that the ex-Manchester United talisman didn’t emerge around the corner as we spoke). This is the moment where I’m looking to see if he appears. I’ve had a couple interviews like that before, but no I haven’t met him. If there’s a stipulation that I have to beat his record in order to meet him then I’ll be looking to do that as soon as I can. He’s an absolute legend, a great of the game, a huge role model and inspiration for me even now – and I’m 27. He’s obviously a legend in my eyes and I’m hopefully going to get his record, but we shall see.”
Ward-Prowse’s most recent free-kick was his third goal of the season, with the other two coming from the penalty spot during the 2-2 draw with Newcastle and an ill-fated equaliser at Stamford Bridge. The Saints academy graduate now openly admits that he is always wanting for more chances to close down the gap on his idol, and not just for the opportunity to finally converse with him.
James Ward Browse added: “Yeah that’s it, the one against Palace was the first one I’ve had in a real exciting area of the pitch so yeah to get the first one of the season was nice and hopefully more to come. As soon as it was awarded I got that butterfly feeling, I knew it was a good opportunity. That actually is a thing, sometimes you strike it so well you just feel so confident that it’s going to fly in and it was great to get my first one of the season, like you said, get that up and running now.”
