Andy Carroll gets engaged to TOWIE star Billi Mucklow in Rome

West Ham striker Andy Carroll is engaged to TV star Billi Mucklow after asking her to marry him in Rome.

Carroll, who has been dating the former TOWIE star since last summer, proposed in the Italian capital, with his new fiancee posting the news on her Instagram page.

She said: 'Last Night The Love Of My Life Asked Me To Marry Him - I'm So Happy! @andytcarroll You Are My Everything And I Can't Wait To Be Your Wife! #MrsCarroll'  

Carroll could return to the West Ham squad for the first time this season against Aston Villa