Beckhams to have second baby

The Beckhams said the news was 'fantastic'

LONDON, England -- Manchester United football star David Beckham and his singer wife Victoria, are expecting their second child in September.

Speculation that the ex-Spice Girl and solo singer Victoria was pregnant was confirmed on Friday.

The glitzy pair, who already have a two-year-old son Brooklyn, said in statement: "Brooklyn is also really looking forward to having a little brother or sister to play with."

The couple are said to have named Brooklyn, who was born in March 1999, after the New York borough where he was conceived.

The couple's statement added: "This year has been such an exciting year for us -- England are in the World Cup finals, Victoria's had a second top 10 hit and now we are expecting a new baby. It's fantastic."

John Glover, who recently took over management of the former Spice Girl, said: "It is wonderful news and we are very pleased for them.

"Victoria will be continuing with her work and we are currently planning the promotion of her third single."

Her next release is a duet with Robbie Craig, called I Wish, which will hit the shelves at the beginning of May.