Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has become a grandfather at the age of 45.
His eldest daughter Lilly-Ella, 21, has given birth to a baby girl with her boyfriend Lee Byrne.
The influencer announced the arrival on Instagram with a black and white photograph showing Byrne leaving hospital carrying a baby carrier.
She captioned the image "@Leebyrne 2 becomes 3" alongside a pink heart and baby emoji.
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|Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has become a grandfather at the age of 45
The couple had revealed they were expecting their first child on 5 January, sharing images of positive pregnancy tests and baby shoes with the message: "Our little secret, the best news, mini us is on the way."
Following the pregnancy announcement, Gerrard returned to the UK from Saudi Arabia where he had been managing Al Ettifaq.
The Liverpool legend left his position with the Saudi Pro League club by mutual consent on 29 January, just weeks after his daughter shared her pregnancy news.
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Steven Gerrard's daughter has shared a sweet snap on social media after giving birth
Both Lilly-Ella and Lee had been preparing for their baby's arrival in recent months. Lilly-Ella documented their preparations on social media, including a photograph last month of a trolley filled with nappies, baby wipes, lotions and other essential items, which she captioned "nesting mode".
The couple's relationship began around April 2022, with their romance first becoming public when they holidayed together in Ibiza and shared photographs of themselves kissing.
Byrne had moved to a gated community in Freshfield, one of Merseyside's most exclusive areas, where he became acquainted with Lilly-Ella.
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The two families have reportedly developed a close bond since the young couple began dating.
Byrne has referred to Gerrard's wife Alex as his "second mum", indicating the strength of the relationship between the Gerrard and Byrne families.
Lilly-Ella, born in February 2004, frequently shares glimpses of her jet-setting lifestyle on social media platforms where she has built her influencer career.
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Steven and Alex Gerrard, 42, have three other children besides Lilly-Ella: daughters Lexie, 19, and Lourdes, 13, and seven-year-old son Lio.
The Liverpool icon's transition to grandfatherhood comes as he continues his media career as a pundit for TNT Sports.
Lilly-Ella Gerrard is Steven Gerrard's oldest daughter
Earlier this summer, speculation linked Gerrard with a potential return to Rangers, where he previously enjoyed a successful managerial spell. However, no move materialised and he remains in his broadcasting role.
The 45-year-old's departure from Al Ettifaq in January ended his stint in Saudi Arabian football, allowing him to be closer to his family during this significant milestone as he welcomes his first grandchild.