David Beckham's son Cruz put his talent for pulling funny faces to good use when the family encountered paparazzi in Los Angeles yesterday.

The cheeky monkey kept photographers at bay with his scariest expression as his famous dad was collecting their car from the valet at a Beverly Hills restaurant.

Cruz Beckham keeps photographers at bay

Rather than reprimand his mini bodyguard, the footballer and his sons were seen laughing and smiling as they drove away.

Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn are driven away from the restaurant by a smiling David

This marks a change of tactics for Cruz, who usually lets his tongue do the talking when he spots a pesky pap.

Cruz shows photographers exactly what he thinks of them earlier this year

While David is on daddy duty in Los Angeles, mum Victoria is being too skinny at London Fashion week.

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