Steven Gerrard is on the verge of becoming a grand dad as daughter Lilly-Ella is pregnant with the son of a jailed gangster.

Gerrard’s daughter shared the news on social media last week, according to Mirror Football.

Sharing a photo of a positive pregnancy test, she said: “Our little secret. The best news… mini us is on the way.”

The Liverpool legend has since responded to the news. He replied: “We can’t wait, great news and congratulations we love you”.

Lilly-Ella has officially been in a relationship with boyfriend Lee Byrne since October 2022. He previously referred to her as “the best person he’s ever met”.

Byrne is the son of notorious Dubliner Liam. The 44-year-old was arrested in Spain in 2023 and was jailed in October 2024 for five years for weapons charges.

Byrne Sr pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import firearms. He is expected to only serve half of his sentence – and had already served 14 months in custody when he was convicted late last year.

Byrne Jr has never been involved in any criminal activity. Lee is with Lilly-Ella, the oldest of Gerrard’s four children. He also has three other children: Lexie, 18, Lourdes, 13, and an eight-year-old son, Leo.

Meanwhile, Gerard will hope that he can get his professional life back on track before meeting his new grandchild. The Liverpool icon is under huge pressure with the Saudi side after a disappointing start to the new season.

Al-Ettifaq currently sit 11th in the standings after winning four out of their opening 13 league games of the campaign. They are next in action against Al-Kholood on Friday afternoon.