It's the old short Becks and sides for York's ten-year-old Arron Rose - courtesy of his David Beckham barnet.

Arron, a devoted fan of the Manchester United hero and England captain, opted for a copycat hairdo after Becks trimmed his locks before the national team's triumphant clash with Greece.

Arron, whose step-brother carried out the delicate shave, has been the envy of fellow pupils at St Lawrence's School.

His soccer-mad dad Steven, of Derwent Avenue, said: "Arron has always been a massive United fan like me and worships David Beckham. We had no problem with him looking like his hero.

"We were a bit worried that his teachers would make him shave it off but they've been fine about it.

"His classmates absolutely love it - he's the talk of the school."

Updated: 08:42 Tuesday, June 12, 2001