Andy Carroll's fiancee confirms couple are expecting a baby boy

The fiancee of West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has confirmed that the couple are expecting a baby boy.

Billi Mucklow took to Instagram to reveal the gender of the couple's first child during her baby shower.

In a box labelled 'Boy? Girl?', the former The Only Way Is Essex reality TV star released a number of blue balloons to confirm the news.

With regards to Carroll's day job, the forward has been out of action since February due to injuries.

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