Footballer Theo Walcott has shared the first image of his and wife Melanie Slade's son on Facebook.
The 24-year-old, who announced the news on Thursday that Melanie has given birth to their first child, captioned the picture he uploaded on Saturday: 'Welcome Finley James Walcott to the world! X'
In the picture the little boy appears half asleep, revealing the facial features of both his father and pretty mother.
Welcome: Theo Walcott shared the first picture of his and Melanie Slade's son Finley
It didn't take long for fans to start commenting that he must be a Gunner as his father plays for Arsenal.
One Facebook friend wrote: 'He must be smiling about the result today!', despite the fact Walcott is currently not playing due to a cruciate ligament injury
And in reference to his injury another joked: 'Congrats theo !! He is already faster than u . Lol'
On Thursday Theo wrote on Facebook: 'So over the moon to announce the birth of our baby boy Finley born this morning.... It's amazing to be mummy & daddy! Love him so much x'
The England football player married Mel, his childhood sweetheart, in June last year at Castello di Vincigliata, near Florence in Italy.
Big news: Footballer Theo Walcott and Melanie Slade announced the birth of their first child Finley via Facebook on Thursday
Walcott had the castle location tattooed on his arm as a romantic reminder of their special day and they announced that they were to become parents in December.
The couple said in a statement at the time: 'We are both very excited at such happy news just a few months after getting married. We are really looking forward to becoming parents.'
Walcott will definitely not be in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, which kicks off on June 12, as he suffered a ligament injury against Tottenham Hotspur in January and will be out for six months to recover.
Bumping along nicely: A heavily pregnant Melanie was spotted visiting a DIY shop on April 4
A new kind of 'It' bag, with 3D handcuffs
Footballers wives are known for their amazing wardrobes and equally amazing 'It' handbag collections - just look to the likes of Alex Gerrard and Coleen Rooney for the latest and must-have carry-all from the high end designers. But Theo Walcott's wife, Melanie Slade, opted for a rather, erm, different option of bag here.
Her Vlieger and Vandam leather cross-body bag features embossed handcuffs. But if you think this one is amazingly different, you should see some other designers from the Dutch design duo.
Rihanna and Rita Ora have been seen carrying their 'Guardian Angel' bag, which has an embossed gun on the front, and gold studs too. Other options include a knife and a cross which appear as 3D on the front of clutches and totes.
We think their bags are quite fabulous, in a risqué, controversial kind of way. They are unique, and really well made, which for us, makes them definitely 'It' bag status.
Get yours on the right, or see some other stand out bags below.
He has already said the baby will help take his mind off the long rehabilitation process. He is hoping to be fit for the start of next season.
Theo and Melanie tied the knot following nine years of dating after meeting at the WestQuay shopping centre in Southampton - when he was playing for the seaside town's youth team.
Melanie admitted that her wedding was an emotional day. She said: 'That moment when I saw Theo waiting for me at the altar was so overwhelming.
Happy dad: Arsenal's England winger will no doubt be thrilled to be a father for the first time
'Your emotions are all over the place - you're so excited and euphoric because you're marrying this person who you love so much, but there are some nerves there too because it's such a big step.'
Slade was billed as 'the new Coleen McLoughlin' by the media when Theo was selected by Sven-Göran Eriksson for the England squad in 2006.
However, Melanie never courted the press and kept a relatively low-profile compared to other WAGS and focused on her career as a sports physiotherapist.
Low profile: The couple rarely attend public events together but did attend the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn premiere in London in 2011
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