As the England football squad departs for the World Cup, several partners of key players will accompany the team, bringing a mix of professional achievement and high-profile social presence to the group supporting the players overseas.

Naima Corbin, wife of Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze, combines intellect and compassion as an intensive care nurse with a degree from King’s College London. Their wedding, marked by Corbin’s choice of a Vivienne Westwood gown, drew attention in Vogue. The couple’s relationship began during school years in Greenwich, southeast London.

Ellie Watkins, an interior designer and wife of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, met her husband during a 2018 holiday in Marbella. The couple, who share two young children, celebrated their recent London wedding with a three-day event in the south of France. Ellie maintains a significant social media presence, boasting more than 80,000 Instagram followers, where she showcases both family moments and luxury lifestyle. She recently shared celebrations of Aston Villa’s success in the Europa Cup.

Among the newest faces is Tolami Benson, a PR and marketing professional who began dating Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka in 2020. Benson graduated from Birmingham City University and has been described by acquaintances as “lovely and hard-working.” Meanwhile, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo’s partner, Layla Roye, is a student at Salford University and keeps a low profile on social media. The couple was seen together at Mainoo’s 21st birthday, wearing matching fur coats.

Roz Burn, partner to Newcastle defender Dan Burn, leads a similarly private lifestyle. The pair met as teenagers in Northumberland and have two children together.

Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend Lucia Loi represents a blend of education and digital influence, having earned a first-class degree in advertising and brand management before working in public relations. Now an influencer with over 125,000 Instagram followers, Loi has followed Rashford to Barcelona, where he is currently on loan from Manchester United. Her social media reflects a taste for luxury travel, shopping, and nightlife, typical among footballers’ partners.

However, Loi may soon see a change in the group’s dynamics following the arrival at Barcelona of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. Gordon’s fiancée Annie Keating, who grew up with him in Liverpool, is expected to join the club’s WAG contingent. A beautician by profession, Keating recently hosted a lavish baby shower at a five-star hotel and is preparing for a wedding anticipated to be equally extravagant.

Rebecca Burnett, wife of Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson, will attend the tournament as a steadfast supporter. Described by friends as an “angel” for her contributions to Henderson’s #PlayersTogether charity initiative, which raised millions for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic, Burnett balances family life with advocacy. Henderson’s work on the campaign earned him an MBE in 2022.

The presence of these women adds a dimension beyond the pitch, blending professional achievements, family commitments, and high-profile lifestyles. As England faces the intensity of World Cup competition in the United States, their support will be a notable aspect of the squad’s experience abroad.