Ollie Watkins, the footballer, proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson while they were on holiday in Italy at Lake Como.

England and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson during their holiday in Italy at Lake Como.

The 28-year-old footballer, who has been in a relationship with interior designer Ellie since 2018, shared the news on social media, announcing their engagement. Ellie also expressed her joy on Instagram, sharing romantic photos from their trip and revealing they are set to tie the knot.

The couple, who welcomed their first child, Amara, in September 2021, and their second child, son Marley, in April of the following year, are celebrating this new chapter in their lives.