- The Aston Villa striker proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Anderson during the holiday
- Ollie Watkins shared a photo of the engaged couple on social media
- Watkins is currently on an extended break after England’s defeat at Euro 2024
England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson during his off-season break, just over a week after the Euro 2024 final.
Watkins was the nation’s hero as England won the European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands, scoring a stunning goal from the bench.
He has since flown to beautiful Lake Como in Italy and shared a gorgeous photo of himself down on one knee proposing to Alderson, against a stunning backdrop.
Watkins shared his engagement, captioning his post: “Future wife!! It was only 21.07.24.”
The 28-year-old, dressed in white pants and a cream top, shared a series of gorgeous photos as he got down on one knee amid a terrace strewn with white roses.
England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson
Watkins shared photos of Alderson showing off her diamond engagement ring after the proposal
Watkins proposed against the backdrop of Lake Como at the luxury Mandarin Oriental resort
Alderson, who wore a white, flowing dress for the special occasion, watched her partner as he produced a diamond ring in a private room at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental resort.
Following her proposal, he also shared photos of Alderson showing her wearing her diamond engagement ring while perched on Watkins’ knee, with other rings on her left hand and a gold luxury watch on her wrist.
The couple first got together in 2018 and since then their romance has only grown, leading to Watkins becoming one of the most ambitious goalscorers in the Premier League.
They live together in Birmingham and have two children with Alderson, Amara, two, and Marley, one. They are set to tie the knot in what is expected to be a flashy wedding ceremony.
Club and international teammates of the England star were quick to congratulate Watkins and Alderson after sharing the news of their engagement with the world via social media.
More to follow.