Beckham said the game is a great opportunity for both his team and New Zealand football fans as they will get a taste of the sport at the highest level.

He said: "It's an important game for us.

"Some of the younger kids have not had much playing time. It's a good opportunity for them to prove that they're good players and they're good Galaxy players.

"But it isn't all about the result, it's about letting the public come out and watch some of their heroes of the game."

The 33-year-old established himself as a football played for Manchester United and has notched 107 appearances for England, making him the third most capped player for his country.

Beckham said he is aware that he is in the 'mature' stage of his career and said it is time to start thinking of the kind of person he wants to be remembered as.

He said: "I've always wanted to be known as a hard worker on the field and successful.

"I believe I've always worked hard in every game and every training session that I take part in."

This visit is Beckham's second to New Zealand and he said he feels privileged to come back to and to get to play another game, especially against some of the players in the All Stars team.

He will square off against players such as former Dutch International Edgar Davids and French player and World Cup winner Christian Karembeu who will captain the side.

"Playing against Christian again will be great - a World Cup winner, it doesn't come any bigger than that in football.

"Of course, it will be great to play against Edgar as well. I'll try to stay away from him, because I know he likes to kick people."

"We've had a few battles in the past with Manchester United and Juventus," said Beckham.