EL OF A WOMAN
Meet England Euros hero Ollie Watkins’ supportive Wag Ellie Alderson who was seen kissing Three Lions star in the stands
Ellie will guarantee some home wins thanks to her sideline
WHEN Ollie Watkins became England's hero with his last-minute strike to down the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi, the nation celebrated ecstatically.
But when TV cameras panned to the stands, they caught sight of his beautiful partner, Ellie Alderson.
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Wearing an England top with his name and number on the back, she was spotted jumping up and down wildly in the stands.
At the final whistle, Aston Villa forward Watkins joined his missus and celebrated with a loving embrace.
Gorgeous Ellie has been with Ollie through his meteoric rise, playing the role of supportive Wag.
Together, they have two children - and are the happiest of families.
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They have been seen at Villa Park, celebrating the end of the season in front of the home fans.
"Wow! What a season!!" she wrote in a caption of them together.
"Haven’t stopped crying happy tears since it started.
"Sooo proud of you. Your hard work is paying off and you deserve every part of it ❤️ and how lucky are the kids and I to witness it all. Love you OW❤️."
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While Ellie, 28, has her own sideline as an interior designer.
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Glam couple
Watkins and Ellie have been together since 2018.
In 2020, she was by his side as the former Brentford striker was crowned Championship Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
She turned heads in a little black dress, while Watkins looked dapper in a navy tuxedo and bow tie.
Their romance soon blossomed and they became inseparable.
They started a family - with the loved-up pair welcoming their first child, Amara, in September 2021.
They added to their brood with the birth of Marley last year.
Alderson, herself, is originally from Berkshire.
She graduated from university with a diploma in interior design.
She takes pride in her work, sharing her own Instagram page 'Ellie Anderson Home' which features all her home interiors designs.
And Ellie has a twin, Sophia, who she often shares pictures with.
Her brother Ben is a published fantasy and contemporary fiction author.
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Real fashionista
Despite her glam lifestyle, Ellie is thrifty.
She has a Depop account, where she has sold designer clothing from her collection.
The gorgeous brunette has an eye for fashion - with a designer wardrobe and accessories by the likes of Tom Ford, Loewe and Van Cleef & Arples.
Like any footballer's Wag, Ellie lives an amazing lifestyle.
The family go on dream holidays, from Ibiza to Maldives - living a life of luxury.
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Ellie has been a constant at the Euros in Germany.
She has appeared alongside the Three Lions stars' Wags in the stands, supporting their football star partners.
Watkins' dream moment came in the 90th minute against Netherlands, when his angled shot rifled into the back of the net.
It was the crowning moment of what has been an epic year for the forward.
Meet England's Euro 2024 Wags
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane's wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham's girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden's girlfriend)
Foden's childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen's girlfriend)
England's most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders' Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold's girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn't the only actor's daughter dating an England star. Iris' dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford's wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones' girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here
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And that was recognised by Ellie after the game.
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She dedicated a post on Instagram to her beloved writing: "You got your moment and you took it!!!!! I am soooo proud of you."
Ellie, you echoed the thoughts of a nation.
Roar them on
If you want to help the England team to Euro 2024 glory... here's your chance.
On Sunday they will face Spain in the biggest game of their lives and we are giving YOU and your children the opportunity to send messages of support.
Tell us who your favourite player is, tell us how you plan to watch them and send us pictures of your little ones in their England kit helping the Three Lions get to glory.
To send our boys - including manager Gareth Southgate, captain Harry Kane, goalie Jordan Pickford and our goal-scoring genius Ollie Watkins - a message and photo simply [email protected]. Please send us your phone number too so we can get in touch.
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