David Beckham channels his inner James Bond in striking GQ cover shoot as he wins Editor's Recognition award (Photos)

David Beckham channelled his inner James Bond in a striking cover shoot for GQ. 

The retired footballer, 44, who will receive the prestigious Editor's Recognition Award at Tuesday's GQ Men Of The Year Award ceremony, showed off his good looks in a smart black tux as he steered a boat around Venice. 

The father-of-four was also pictured in a series of other images for the magazine. 

The GQ Men of the Year Awards is an annual event celebrating and recognising 'inspirational men and women of the last 12 months'.