Top sport stories from the national newspapers:

THE TIMES: David Beckham has pledged to do everything in his power to aid England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals. Also: Chelsea will attempt to sign Adam Johnson from Middlesbrough next summer if they succeed in their appeal against FIFA’s transfer ban.

THE INDEPENDENT: The England manager Fabio Capello has decided to take David Beckham and Peter Crouch to next summer’s World Cup in South Africa. Also: Daniel Keatings produced an outstanding display in the world gymnastics championship in London last night to claim Great Britain’s first ever all-around medal when he took silver with a score of 88.925.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: England are facing a battle with two unnamed countries over their choice of a base for next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa. Also: Arsene Wenger has predicted that Arsenal will eventually become majority-owned, but stressed the key to safeguarding the club’s future health would be continuing to live within their means.

THE GUARDIAN: Athletes competing at the London Olympics will have to agree to their rooms being raided at any time by anti-doping officials as a condition of taking part, under new plans being considered by the UK government and organisers. Also: Liverpool are facing a critical week in their season with fitness doubts lingering over Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, as both leading talents remain plagued by injury problems sustained on international duty.

THE SUN: Carson Yeung has promised to go on an £80million spending spree next year. Also: Portsmouth punch bag Paul Hart came out fighting last night as he told Avram Grant: I’m the boss.

DAILY MIRROR: Tormented Marcus Trescothick has flown home from the Twenty20 Champions League in India after a new panic attack. Also: Wilson Palacios will miss Tottenham’s game at Portsmouth tomorrow after being ordered to party by his country’s ruling military junta to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup.

DAILY STAR: Robinho has sensationally admitted: “I’d love to join Barcelona.” Also: Emile Heskey has backtracked on quitting Aston Villa after showdown talks with boss Martin O’Neill.

DAILY EXPRESS: David Beckham has promised to take a tour of duty and fly to to the rescue of England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Also: Peter Crouch admits he dare not break ranks and become the first England player to knock on manager Fabio Capello’s door – even though he is desperate for promotion.

DAILY MAIL: Marcus Trescothick’s brave attempt to overcome his psychological aversion to foreign travel came to an end last night when he was forced to fly home from Somerset’s Champions League campaign in India. Also: Nothing will come between Jenson Button and the pursuit of the Formula One world championship - not even the charms of his girlfriend, Jessica Michibata.