CONGRATULATIONS have been pouring in for England footballer Conor Coady and his wife Amie after she gave birth to their fourth child.

Conor, who grew up in Haydock, announced the news in an Instagram post on Saturday evening, revealing they had named their fourth son Jesse.

Sharing a picture of himself and his wife Amie, 34, and their baby boy, Conor wrote: "My amazing wife today made our little family complete ….

"Jesse Coady 30.03.2024."

Leicester City defender Conor, who already shares three sons with Amie, also posted a black and white snap of Jesse's face and tiny feet. He also posted a picture of the tot's baby blanket.

Messages poured in from across the country to the 31-year-old former Rainford Rangers junior, who was part of the England World Cup squad in 2022.

They included posts from former world champion darter Michael Smith, who wrote: "Congrats big man."

Saints skipper Jonny Lomax added to the congratulations, along with centre Mark Percival, while Saints' club account added: "Welcome to the world little Jesse."

Fellow footballers also shared messages with the list including England's Jude Bellingham and Jordan Henderson.

TV pundit and former England player Ian Wright, ex-Liverpool player and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, former boxer Tony Bellew and singer Beverley Knight also posted their congratulations.

St Helens Star: Conor posted a picture of Jesse on InstagramConor posted a picture of Jesse on Instagram (Image: Conor Coady (Instagram))

Meanwhile, Conor's mum Gail added: "My beautiful boys I'm so proud of you all."