Football: Beckham bids to stay at Milan.

DAVID BECKHAM has urged Los Angeles Galaxy to make his World Cup dream come true by letting him sign for AC Milan.

The England midfielder has confirmed he wants to stay at the San Siro when his loan spell ends in March after surprising even himself with his form.

Beckham, 33, has scored twice for Milan since his debut last month and set up two goals in Saturday's 3-0 win over Lazio, which lifted the Rossoneri into second place in Serie A.

Beckham's loan deal is due to expire on March 9 but he now hopes to secure an agreement that could see him stay in Italy.

Beckham, who signed a five-year deal with Galaxy in 2007, knows his dream of playing in the 2010 South Africa World Cup rests on playing top level football against quality opposition, not on offer in the MLS.

"People have seen the way I've been since I've been back at this level again," said Beckham after Milan's 2-2 friendly draw against Rangers last night.

"It's nothing against MLS and the football over there, because it's a game that will grow. But it will take quite a few years.

"I'm confident that will happen eventually, but I want to have a chance of being involved in 2010 and I believe my best chance of doing so is to remain here.

"I have enjoyed my time at Milan. I knew I would but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I have, and do as well as I have.

"I've expressed my desire to stay here for a while but at the moment I'm still a Galaxy player," added Beckham.

"I respect Galaxy and everything they have done for me. They have been great.

"But I hope they can come to an agreement. To be given the chance again to play at this level at my age is pretty incredible and I've enjoyed it so much I would like to continue it."