World Cup Anticipation Builds...

So, David Beckham has apparently already headed off on his flight from LAX to South Africa for his role at the World Cup. Celebritree is not sure exactly what that role is, other than to let the rest of the team benefit from his experience of losing in these tournaments previously. Still, it will be nice to see him, especially if he gets to talk to the press (so much more camera friendly than Messrs Terry and Rooney - let's face it). Anyone who was as disappointed as Celebritree that we won't be seeing the Beckham legs in the 2010 Tournament will no doubt have taken some comfort from Tom Cruise - who claims his friend will certainly be fit for the 2014 World Cup - at the ripe old age of 39. Clearly, despite his many hours spent at matches with the Beckhams, Cruise has completely failed to understand "soccer" at all...

So, what of that other big World Cup talking point - the England WAGs? Well, as Celebritree reported, they have been told to keep a much lower profile after all their antics in Baden-Baden 4 years ago. Indeed, new high-profile WAG Christine Bleakley will be busy with The One Show for the duration. She and Frank went out to bid each other a fond farewell at The Dorchester last night - apparently a favourite haunt of theirs. Apparently Christine is keen to build a relationship with Frank's ex and mother of his children, Elen Rives. No doubt Frank will be thrilled at the thought of that whilst he's occupied in South Africa...

Most of the other WAGs are following orders and are staying home although a couple are rumoured to be flouting the rules. These culprits are rumoured to be Alex Curran (wife of Stevie Gerrard - she's not one for rules - certainly not those of the fashion variety) and the classy Chantelle Tagoe (pictured here for those unfamiliar with Emile Heskey's wife. Apparently they met whilst she was working as a waitress in a lap-dancing bar. No doubt he picked her out, shook her up and turned her around etc.)

New mums, Coleen and Carly have decided to stay home - although they are planning to fly out if England reach the semis (nothing like a bit of optimism). The most forgiving woman in the world, Toni Terry, has decided she'll head for South Africa if they reach the quarter finals (slightly less optimistic Toni - but who can blame her after all she's been through...)