Darren Bent outraged as talkSPORT host picks David Beckham over string of legends in Manchester United Mount Rushmore
11/12/2024 04:09 PM
Darren Bent was left outraged with Andy Goldstein’s Manchester United Mount Rushmore.
The talkSPORT host listed his four most influential figures at Old Trafford during his lifetime.
Amongst them was former England captain David Beckham, leaving Bent shocked.
Goldstein also included Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson during the segment on Drive.
However, it was the inclusion of Beckham, who played for the Red Devils for 11 years, which perplexed Bent.
The former striker could not believe the likes of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney had been omitted.
Reacting to Goldstein’s quartet, he asked: “So no Scholesy? No Ryan Giggs? 'It's Becks.' That's not an answer. No, Where's Paul Scholes?”
As his co-host attempted to justify his decision, Bent continued: “Honestly. 'He's Becks', mate. That's not an answer. 'He's Becks'. Over Wazza [Wayne Rooney].”
He even added: “You're… honestly. Becks would even put Wazza on there.”
This prompted Goldstein to joke: “Hey, listen. You know I want to get an invite to Becks' 50th birthday party.”
Bent then concluded: “No, but honestly, come on. No Wazza.
“He is all-time record goal scorer at your club and he's not on Mount Rushmore.”
Rooney scored 253 goals for the Red Devils to surpass Sir Bobby Charlton as the club’s record goal scorer.
Meanwhile, Beckham was part of the Class of ’92 alongside Giggs, coming through the academy and spending 12 years at Old Trafford.
During that time, he made 391 appearances for the club, scoring 85 goals and providing 121 assists.
The former midfielder also won 14 trophies with United, including the Champions League and six Premier League titles.
Arsenal fan Bent then named his Gunners Mount Rushmore, selecting legendary manager Arsene Wenger, record goalscorer Thierry Henry and the man who previously held the club record, Ian Wright.
Goldstein queried whether legendary captains Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams were overlooked, but it didn’t cause the same ruckus as the pick of Beckham in the Man United Mount Rushmore.
