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Ashley Young wife: Who is Nicky Pike - how long have they been married? Do they have kids?
WORLD CUP hopes are running high as England enter the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006, and Gareth Southgate is expected to put his best foot forward with players like Ashley Young. Who is Nicky Pike and how long has she been married to Ashley Young?
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England’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance this weekend, as our home team face Sweden in a quarter-final face-off.
After a nail-biting finish to Tuesday’s Colombia match, Gareth Southgate will be looking to secure another win with a stellar team.
Captain Harry Kane was able to effectively lead his players to success, setting England up with a goal before penalties set in.
The England team have received much support from fans in the stands at Russia, and many of the team's partners are anxiously watching on as the players brace for their next match.
Who is Ashley Young’s wife?
Ashley Young is married to Nicky Pike, his childhood sweetheart, with whom he tied the knot in 2015.
Little is known about Nicky, who has neither a public Twitter or Instagram account.
The couple hit the headlines before when in 2011 Young called off the wedding just 48 hours before the ceremony.
Instead, they married four years later, and have developed a strong family life.
Ashley and wife Nicky have two children together - a son Tyler and daughter Ellearna.
Nicky was in attendance at the England v Colombia game this week to watch her husband scoop a 4-3 victory against Colombia.
In the spirit of the game, she donned a red jacket and bold red lipstick.
She was also spotted doting over a small child dressed in a miniature England kit, who stayed with her for the duration of the match.
Partners of the other England players joined her, including Jordan Pickford’s girlfriend Meghan Davidson.
Who does Ashley Young play for?
Aside from his World Cup career, Ashley Young has made a name for himself as a winger at Manchester United.
He made his first professional appearance at Watford in 2003, while Ray Lexington was managing the team.
Young also had a glittering career with Aston Villa, winning PFA Young Player of the Year during his time there.
Internationally, he has played for England’s Under 21 team in the 2006-2007 season, and for England during the UEFA Euro 2012.