<p> <br /> Gordon Brown has sent David Beckham a message wishing him a "speedy recovery" after the footballer's injury ruled him out of the World Cup finals.<br /> </p><br /> <p> <br /> Beckham ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan on Sunday.<br /> </p><br /> <p> <br /> The England midfielder, who underwent surgery in Finland on Monday, is expected to be out of action for five months.<br /> </p><br /> <p> <br /> Mr Brown's spokesman said: "The Prime Minister has indeed sent him (Beckham) a message.<br /> </p><br /> <p> <br /> "He emphasised what a tremendous ambassador Mr Beckham is for English soccer and wishes him well in his recovery, as I think the whole nation does."<br /> </p><br /> <p> <br /> Beckham's spokesman said he was expecting to make a full recovery: "Professor Sakari Orava performed a successful operation, repairing the tendon completely. David is expected to make a full recovery. Professor Sakari Orava will conduct a further examination, when a programme for rehabilitation will be finalised."<br /> </p>
