Inside Declan Rice’s life with childhood sweetheart as they become parents, from private jets to romantic getaways

WEST HAM captain Declan Rice welcomed his first child into the world last August.

The Hammers skipper‘s long-term partner Lauren Fryer, who he has been with since he was a teenager, gave birth to their son, Jude.

Instagram @laurenfryer_Rice and Lauren have been together for more than seven years[/caption]

Instagram @laurenfryer_They celebrated their seven-year anniversary back in February[/caption]

The pair have been pictured enjoying a private jet together

Instagram @laurenfryer_They own pooch Raffa which Rice bought Lauren for Christmas[/caption]

Rice, 24, confirmed the news by showing off a new tattoo in West Ham’s 2-0 defeat to Brighton at the London Stadium.

The ink showcased his son’s name, Jude, and date of birth – August 7.

Rice also had the symbol for Jude’s star sign, a Leo, tattooed onto him ahead of the match.

The England international has been with partner Lauren for well over SEVEN years.

And while they do prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye, there are still several snaps of them together.

They have shared pictures of them enjoying life on a private jet, as well as on various holidays in sunny locations and city breaks such as New York.

The couple also have a dog – Raffa the pooch – which Rice gifted Lauren for Christmas one year.

West Ham and Lauren have been ever-present in Rice’s life over the last few years.

Arsenal have been heavily linked to his signature but would likely need to match West Ham’s £110million asking price to land the midfielder.

Instagram / Laurenfryer_Lauren prefers to keep herself out of the limelight[/caption]

Tim StewartRice and Lauren alongside rockstar Liam Gallagher last year[/caption]

Tim StewartThe pair have jetted off to various locations including New York[/caption]