- The Aston Villa striker proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Anderson during the holidays
- Ollie Watkins shared a picture of the couple getting engaged on social media.
- Watkins is currently on an extended break following England’s defeat at Euro 2024.
England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins proposed to girlfriend Ellie Alderson during their post-season break, just over a week after the Euro 2024 final.
Watkins was the nation’s hero as England beat the Netherlands in the Euro 2019 semi-finals, coming off the bench to score a stunning goal.
He has since traveled to the picturesque Lake Como in Italy and shared a gorgeous snap of himself on one knee proposing to Alderson amidst a stunning backdrop.
Sharing her engagement, Watkins captioned her post: “Bride-to-be! It was on the right day, July 21, 2024.”
The 28-year-old, dressed in white trousers and a cream top, shared a series of gorgeous images as he got down on one knee on a terrace dotted with white roses.
England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson
Watkins shared post-proposal images of Alderson showing off her diamond engagement ring
Watkins proposed against the backdrop of Lake Como at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental resort
Alderson, who wore a flowing white dress for the special occasion, looked at her partner as he pulled out a diamond ring in a private area of the luxurious Mandarin Oriental resort.
She also shared post-proposal footage of Alderson showing off her diamond engagement ring while sitting on Watkins’ knee with her left hand sporting other rings and a gold luxury watch on her wrist.
The pair first met in 2018 and their romance has since blossomed in line with Watkins’ rise to become one of the Premier League’s most clinical goalscorers.
They live together in Birmingham and share two children with Alderson – Amara, two, and Marley, one – and are now set to tie the knot in what is likely to be a glitzy wedding ceremony.
The England star’s club and international team-mates were quick to congratulate Watkins and Alderson as they broke the news of his engagement to the world via social media.
Chelsea and former England captain John Terry previously worked with Watkins at Villa and commented: “Congratulations mate” alongside blue and red heart emojis.
Watkins’ Villa team-mate Lucas Digne also sent an emotional message to the happy couple, adding: “Congratulations mate.”
The pair will spend the remainder of their holiday before Watkins returns to England for pre-season training with Villa as he looks to build on the best season of his Premier League career.