David Beckham pulled out of training at Real Madrid on Wednesday morning after straining his left thigh muscle.

The England captain was unable to continue after stopping the session as he immediatly went to talk to club physio Daniel Pirri.

Beckham has had a busy week after he attended Ronaldo’s party to celebrate his forthcoming marriage in France on Monday, before jetting to Barcelona to play in the Tsunami fundraiser on Tuesday evening.

Real take on Athletic Bilbao this weekend as they attempt to keep the pressure up on league leaders Barcelona.