Steven Gerrard, 45, becomes a grandad as England legend's daughter Lilly gives birth and shares heartwarming snap

Gerrard moved back to the UK after his daughter announced her pregnancy

'TWO BECOME THREE'

'TWO BECOME THREE' Steven Gerrard, 45, becomes a grandad as England legend’s daughter Lilly gives birth and shares heartwarming snap

LIVERPOOL legend Steven Gerrard has become a grandad for the first time - at the age of 45.

The England icon's oldest child Lilly-Ella, 21, has given birth to a baby girl, she shares with boyfriend Lee Byrne.

6 Steven Gerrard's daughter, Lilly-Ella, 21, has given birth to a baby girl Credit: lilly.gerrardd INSTAGRAM

6 Lilly has been dating her baby's father Lee Byrne since 2022

6 Lilly is Gerrard's oldest child Credit: Instagram

Influencer Lilly shared the happy news on her Instagram, posting a snap of Byrne walking out of the hospital, holding a baby carrier.

The black and white photo was captioned: "@Leebyrne 2 becomes 3", alongside a pink heart and a baby emoji.

She announced the news to the world on January 5, alongside two positive pregnancy tests and a pair of baby shoes saying: "Our little secret, the best news, mini us is on the way."

Proud footie ace Gerrard moved back to the UK shortly after the couple made the shock news public.

The legendary Anfield midfielder quit his job as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq by mutual consent on January 29.

The new parents have been preparing for baby's arrival, buying a number of things so they were ready when the baby arrives.

Last month Lilly posted a picture of a trolley filled with nappies, baby wipes, lotions and other products and she commented "nesting mode".

The Sun on Sunday revealed in 2022 that Lilly had started dating Lee in around April of that year.

6 Lilly and boyfriend Byrne announced their baby news in January

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They were first linked when they enjoyed a holiday to Ibiza together and posted snaps kissing.

Lee moved into a gated community in Freshfield, one of Merseyside's more exclusive addresses, which is how he got to know Lilly.

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The Byrne and Gerrard families are said to have grown close since the youngsters began dating.

Lee has described WAG Alex as his second mum.

Lilly was born in February 2004 and regularly posts pictures of her jetset lifestyle on social media.

Steven and Alex, 42, are also parents to daughters Lexie, 19, and Lourdes, 13, and a son named Lio, seven.

Gerrard is currently a pundit for TNT Sport and was a linked with a move back to old club Rangers at the start of the summer.

6 Influencer Lilly Gerrard has been seeing Lee Byrne for several years

6 Steven and wife Alex have four kids together

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