David Beckham will jet into home today after experts hailed his Achilles operation.

Doctors in Finland are pleased with the surgery and hope Beckham will be back playing within six months.

Beckham saw his World Cup dream shattered on Sunday when he tore his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan. And the 34-year-old, who now has his leg in a cast, thanked the club’s fans for their support.

David Beckham said: “I want to thank from my heart all the Rossoneri.The club, the doctors, my team-mates and the fans. I have appreciated so much all the messages I have received after the injury, they are of great help and support. I truly thank you, the members of Milan for what they have done for me. I have read the many messages from the fans, I thank them one by one.”