England hero Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee after proposal

England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has been spotted with his fiancee Ellie Alderson following his proposal while on holiday in Italy. 

The pair jetted off to the continent just over a week after the Euro 2024 final, which saw the Three Lions’ campaign end in heartbreak. 

Watkins was the nation’s hero in England’s European Championship semi-final victory over the Netherlands as he came off the bench to score a stunning finish.

Alderson followed him to Germany amongst a host of other WAGs and was an avid supporter in the stands as Watkins and his team-mates were eventually denied a historic piece of silverware by Spain.

The 28-year-old put the angst of his day job behind him as he and Alderson made their escape to the scenic Lake Como in Italy. Once there, the prolific striker got down on one knee and proposed to his partner. 

Ollie Watkins and his finacee Ellie Alderson were spotted hand-in-hand following his proposal

It was unclear whether Alderson chose to sport her lavish engagement ring during their trek around the Italian city

Watkins is enjoying a well-earned break following his stunning season for club and country

Watkins proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson in front of the picturesque Lake Como backdrop

Watkins shared images post-proposal of Alderson flashing her diamond engagement ring

Watkins and Alderson were spotted on Monday following the announcement. The pair walked hand-in-hand in Milan as they made the most of their romantic getaway. 

The Three Lions star had shared their engagement with the caption social media: ‘Future wifey!! It was only right 21.07.24.’ 

He donned white trousers and a cream top, while Alderson’s attire was similarly coordinated for the occasion. A day later, the pair cut a more relaxed fit. Watkins opted for a grey ensemble. Alderson meanwhile, kept it casual with a black vest top and jean shorts.

The couple first got together in 2018 and have seen their romance blossom ever since in-line with Watkins’ rise to becoming one of the Premier League’s most clinical goalscorers.

They live together in Birmingham and shares two children with Alderson – Amara, two, and one-year-old Marley – and are now set to tie the knot at what will likely be a glitzy wedding ceremony.

Club and international team-mates of the England star were quick to congratulate Watkins and Alderson as they broke the news of their engagement to the world via social media. 

Chelsea and former England captain John Terry previously worked with Watkins at Villa and commented: ‘Congratulations mate’ alongside blue and red heart emojis. 

Alderson followed him to Germany amongst a host of other WAGs and was an avid supporter in the stands at Euro 2024

Alderson dressed in a stunning designer outfit as England competed at the European Championship

The couple first got together in 2018 and have seen their romance blossom ever since

Watkins’ Villa team-mate Lucas Digne also sent a heartfelt message to the happy couple, adding: Congratulations mate.’

The pair will see out the remainder of their holiday before Watkins reports back to England for pre-season training with Villa as he looks to build on a career-best season in the Premier League.