David Beckham: 'I'll keep daughter Harper away from boys'

David Beckham has joked that he will stop his daughter Harper from dating when she gets older.

The ex-England captain, who is father to three sons and 22-month-old Harper, has claimed that he is a lot more protective over his daughter.

"She's not going out," Beckham told The Sun. "She's going to be like Rapunzel — up in the tower.

"To have a daughter is a whole different thing. I'm not saying I love my daughter more, but the boys are independent."

Beckham, who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria, retired from football last month.