Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is set for a special 2019, as himself and wife Sam Cooke revealed on New Year's eve that they are expecting a baby.
The 29-year-old is to become a father for the first time and Cooke, 33, revealed their newborn will be a baby boy.
Taking to social media the couple revealed the happy news, with Cooke writing: 'Happy NYE from the Smalling's! This year our dreams are coming true as we'll be welcoming our first (non fury) son into the world.
'He's got long legs that couldn't quite fit into the pic just like his dad. We're so excited and feeling so so blessed.
'You might have noticed I've taken a much needed break from social media to focus on this very important chapter of our lives, recharge and come back stronger. I'll be back very soon.
'Sending everyone loads of love from Sam, Chris, Miley, Ruben and Bump xxxxx.'
Miley and Ruben, as mentioned in Cooke's post, are the two dogs which the couple are regularly seen out and about with in the more leafy areas of Manchester.
Both Smalling and his wife are regularly active on social media, posting insights into their daily lives for fans to keep abreast with.
Smalling and Cooke tied the knot in the summer of 2017 by getting married in the stunning setting of northern Italy's Lake Como.
__kat02
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man utd players are firing on all grounds 😂😂
LaCeleste
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Smalling’s baby and the coming Pogbaby- future of United. That’s what I call homegrown players.
joe729
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Like birds, let’s, leave behind that which we do not have to take… GRUDGES SADNESS PAIN FEAR and REGRETS. Life is amazing, Love it.” happy new year 2019