Andy Carroll shares big news with Newcastle United fans

The father-of-four has revealed that his partner Billi Mucklow is expecting their third child. Carroll yesterday posted a photograph on Instagram of his children holding an ultrasound scan with the caption: “Children make your life important.”

The couple have two sons – Arlo, four, and Wolf Nine, two – and Carroll has two older children – Emilie Rose, eight, and Lucas, six – from a previous relationship.

Gateshead-born Carroll re-signed for United last summer after leaving West Ham United.

Speaking to the Gazette in December, the 31-year-old said: “Honest to God, I’ve been trying to come back and wanting to come back for years,” said Carroll. “I would have regretted it if I didn’t get to step on the pitch in the black and white again. I definitely would have regretted it.”