Steven Gerrard shares snap of daughter Lily as she celebrates her 18th birthday – and she looks exactly like mum Alex

STEVEN Gerrard has shared a rare picture of his daughter Lily as she turns 18^th.

The proud dad, 41, paid tribute to his “special” child during a slap up meal to celebrate the milestone – and she looks just like her mum Alex.

Alongside the snap of her, the Aston Villa manager wrote: “Happy 18th Birthday Lilly I hope your day is as special as you are . We love you so much please never change.”

Steven and wife Alex are also parents to Lexie, 15, and Lourdes, 10, and son Lio, four.

The couple made sure it was a day to remember as they decorated the house with a stunning balloon display.

He also shared a couple of pictures of Lily as a baby, including one of him carrying her onto the pitch during his Liverpool days.

Lily has built up a huge Instagram following of 167,000 and has become and influencer in her own right.

She often shares pictures wearing designer clothes or on exotic holidays.

For her birthday, she threw a huge bash with a massive cake, photobooth and stunning floral displays, including a neon light wishing her happy birthday.

Steven and model Alex started dating in 2002 and tied the knot in 2007.

Their daughter Lexi started modelling when she was just 11 – shooting for the likes of Boohoo and JD Sports.