A former glamour model, a devoted mum of three and a tracksuit-loving nursery worker: Meet the (surprisingly down-to-earth) WAGs
Ten years on from the glory days of Cheryl Cole, Abbey Clancy and Victoria Beckham, prepare to meet WAG 2.0
EYE-popping boob jobs, Ronseal-coloured tans and flesh-flashing clothing used to be the go-to WAG look.
But now it seems the devoted women cheering on their spouses are opting for an altogether more down-to-earth look and attitude.
Ten years on from the glory days of Cheryl Cole, Abbey Clancy and Victoria Beckham, prepare to meet WAG 2.0.
These wives and girlfriends are still gorgeous, still have a wardrobe stuffed with designer gear and still love a blow dry but they’re also juggling jobs, a home life and young children.
As the Euros 2016 kicks off on Friday 10 June 2016, here are the doting faces that will be cheering on the players.
KIMBERLY CREW
Kimberly Crew will be Head & Shoulders above the rest as she cheers on her goalkeeper hubby Joe Hart this summer.
The 33-year-old blonde bombshell and the Manchester City sports star, 29, tied the knot after six years of dating in 2015.
The lavish Italian ceremony was attended by numerous footballing faces including Adam Johnson, Vincent Kompany and Joleon Lescott.
When glamorous Kimberly isn’t working as a beautician, she’s busy caring for the couple’s one-year-old son Harlow.
The make-up guru has shunned the limelight – she doesn’t have any social media accounts – and reportedly loves nothing more than a night in watching TV.
However, family-orientated Kimberly isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
In 2015, after Katie Price posted a cryptic tweet hinting that she had been romantically involved with Joe, Kimberly quipped: “In her dreams!”
KATIE GOODLAND
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane may have met his fitness match in girlfriend of two years Katie Goodland.
The curvaceous blonde, who has been friends with the 22-year-old footballer since school, is an exercise instructor and can usually be found flaunting her gym-honed body on social media.
Katie, who describes her beau as her “best friend”, finds fame a bit bizarre.
In an interview with Esquire magazine, Harry revealed: “We went to school together, so she’s seen my whole career.
“Of course, she’s finding it a little crazy. I think she’s even been in the papers a couple of times taking the dogs out.”
ADRIANA MICHAEL
Arsenal ace Jack Wilshere popped the question to Adriana Michael in May.
Stunning Adriana, who bears a striking resemblance to Michelle Keegan thanks to her bronzed skin and curly locks, has been dating the sports star for 11 months.
Adriana is 24-year-old Jack’s first girlfriend since he split with the mum of his two children, Lauren Neal, in July.
The brunette beauty, whose dad runs a barber’s in North London, clearly likes to party and has been spotted hitting swanky nightclubs in Mayfair.
PAIGE MILIAN
Raheem Sterling may have his girlfriend to thank for his style credentials.
The Manchester City midfielder, 21, has been dating fashion designer Paige Milian for 18 months.
Paige became the subject of vile racist Twitter abuse in July 2015 after fans blamed her for Raheem’s transfer from Liverpool.
The flawless beauty retained a dignified silence and the police investigated the incident.
EMILY LALLANA
Girl-next-door Emily Lallana shunned a star-studded wedding when she wed Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana.
Supportive Emily, who has been dating the ace for eight years, booked a £400 register office bash so the 28-year-old footballer could be available for the World Cup kick-off in Brazil two years ago.
A source at the time told The Sun: “Emily totally understands. She know it’s a fantastic opportunity to play in a World Cup. Adan wanted to get married but has a very hectic schedule during the season.”
When she’s not on the sidelines, full-time mum Emily is at home caring for the couple’s two sons, Arthur, four and Albie, one.
REBEKAH VARDY
Rebekah Vardy once enjoyed a fling with Peter Andre before Leicester’s Jamie Vardy swept her off her feet.
The 34-year-old former VIP party planner and the striker, 29, wed last month in front of an A-list crowd including One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson.
Rebekah is now a full-time mum, spending her days caring for the couple’s one-year-old daughter Sofia and two kids she has from a previous relationship.
Glossy brunette Rebekah is not happy about being branded a WAG, telling the Daily Star: “A lot of these wives and girlfriends have got so much more to give and have careers of their own.
“A lot of my friends are really intelligent and I don’t think they get the credit they deserve.”
ZOE RIOZZI
Ross Barkley’s flame-haired beau Zoe Riozzi has been compared to Coleen Rooney thanks to her humble beginnings.
The 21-year-old nursery worker from Liverpool shuns the towering Louboutins in favour of laidback tracksuits and trainers.
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The 22-year-old Everton midfielder has been dating the pretty teacher for a year.
SAM COOKE
Former glamour model Sam Cooke used to be a big name on the topless modelling scene.
The Page 3 stunner has graced the pages of FHM, Maxim and Loaded, as well as making a name for herself as a house and dance music DJ.
But 30-year-old Sam has now left the risqué shoots behind her and prefers life behind the lens.
Blonde Sam, who has been dating Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling, 26, for seven years, now works as a photographer, taking snaps of youngsters and pets.
She and Chris can often be found jetting off on exotic holidays to places like Barbados.
GEMMA ACTON
Gemma Acton can often be seen going bare-faced and rocking a laidback style while cheering on Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill.
The 30-year-old stay-at-home mum has been dating the footballer, also 30, for six years and they tied the knot in 2013.
The couple have two children, Freya, five, and Frank, three.
Family-orientated Gemma has no social media accounts and is usually busy chasing after her youngsters.
COLEEN ROONEY
The longest-serving WAG needs no introduction.
Coleen met Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney when she was just 12, started dating him at 16 and the pair tied the knot when they were 22.
They reportedly sold the rights to their glitzy wedding for a whopping £2.5million.
Now 30, the bronzed brunette has carved herself a successful career in her own right and is estimated to be worth a jaw-dropping £13million.
TV personality, columnist and fashion designer Coleen has fronted campaigns for numerous brands including Littlewoods, Asda and Race For Life.
When she’s not appearing on daytime television, Liverpudlian Coleen is busy looking after the couple’s three sons Kai, six, Klay, two, and seven-month-old Kit.
Coleen famously stuck by her 30-year-old childhood sweetheart after rumours surfaced of an alleged fling with an escort.
She also leapt to his defence when cruel trolls taunted him over his hair transplant in 2014.