David Beckham's a sweet godfather to Sailor: Liv Tyler

London: Actress Liv Tyler has praised David Beckham for being a "very sweet" godfather to her and partner David Gardner's their nine-moth-old son Sailor.

The 38-year-old actress gave birth to her son Sailor in February and Gardner chose his best friend Beckham to be one of the tot's godparents, reported Female First.

Tyler, who also has 10-year-old son Milo from her marriage to musician Royston Langdon, has praised the retired soccer superstar for his involvement with Sailor.

"He is very sweet, he gives very good presents. And very he's a real gentleman, he's a very elegant person so very sweet... He loves being a father," she said.