Ashley Young wife: Nicky Pike leads England WAGs in show of support at Croatia semi-final
ASHLEY YOUNG’S wife Nicky Pike led the England WAGs at the World Cup 2018 semi-final in Russia tonight as they donned Three Lions shirts and took to the stands.
World Cup: England to take on Croatia in semi-final
The brunette beauty, who usually keeps her personal life private, was snapped in a shirt with his name and number on the back as the partners of the England squad got settled in there seats in anticipation of tonight’s tense clash with Croatia.
She was pictured cradling a baby in her arms as she chatted to Jack Butland’s wife-to-be Annabel Peyton.
Blonde bombshell Annabel looked relatively relaxed as she smiled before kick-off.
Meanwhile, they were also joined by the likes of Becky Vardy, Fern Hawkins and Millie Savage.
John Stones’ partner Millie seemed in high sprits as she beamed in the crowd.
Jamie Vardy’s other half Becky, however, looked slightly more tense, captured in deep conversation with Millie.
Young is in the starting line-up for England tonight and will be looking to support Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling up front
England face a tough test against Croatia tonight as the eastern European team have historically caused problems for the Three Lions at major tournaments.
Gareth Southgate’s men will be hoping to emerge on top in order to secure a place in Sunday night’s final against France.
Not only does tonight mark their first semi-final in 18 years, but the final would be their first since winning back in 1966.
The WAGs have also been vocal about their support on social media ahead of the semi-final.
Fern took to Instagram to post a sweet picture of her and Harry Maguire kissing.
“Today’s the day… Good luck babe. #worldcup2018 #semifinals #teamengland,” she told her 15,000 followers.
Kane’s fiancée Katie Goodland, meanwhile, has been supporting from back home in the UK as she is currently heavily pregnant with their second child.
She shared a snap of the England captain, saying: “This feels like yesterday… What a long way you’ve come!
“Bring it home skip #itscominghome #waistcoatwednesday #england.”
Her hashtags made a jokey reference to Southgate’s now famous item of clothing which has made appearances at games throughout the tournament.
Rashford’s partner Lucia also donned an England shirt yesterday ads she posed for a supportive selfie in Russia.
She could be seen soaking up the atmosphere ahead of the semi-final with two friends in the Instagram upload.
Croatia vs England kicks off tonight at 7pm on ITV.