Victoria Beckham is reportedly "livid" with soccer star husband David Beckham for driving alone at night - because she is convinced he will get into car chases with the paparazzi.

The former Spice Girl employs a number of bodyguards to protect her family in Los Angeles - and is furious that her other half hasn't been using them when he goes out in his car.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "Victoria was livid when she found out that David had been driving around Hollywood without a bodyguard. The very thought made her sick with worry.

"She brought it up as soon as she saw him and the discussion rumbled on over dinner at Il Sole.

"Victoria worries that now David's football career isn't as high-octane as it was before, he's getting his kicks by getting into car chases with photographers."