Ollie Watkins’ influencer wife Ellie Anderson led the WAGs heading to America for England’s first World Cup match.
The 30-year-old admitted the long-haul flight was ‘going to be chaos’ due to travelling with their two young children and a ‘ridiculous’ amount of suitcases.
The cohort of glamorous WAGs have flown to Texas, where England will face Croatia on Wednesday night.
Their Group L campaign starts with a tricky assignment in Arlington, with their opponents ranked 11th in the world. They defeated the Three Lions in the semi-finals of the 2018 tournament in Russia.
As the team were put through their paces in the last training sessions, Ellie took to TikTok on Tuesday to give an insight into her preparations.
The influencer said she had overpacked as she stood in front of three suitcases of her own clothes and admitted there was more luggage for her children.
Ollie Watkins’ influencer wife Ellie Anderson led the WAGs heading to America for England’s first World Cup match
She said: ‘We are off to America today. We’ve got so many suitcases it’s ridiculous. But I basically packed everything that I would possibly need because I just did not want to be buying anything extra out there.
‘Like, I have everything I need. I don’t want to be wasting any money and spending on extra duplicates so hence the three suitcases.
‘I know it seems a bit excessive but I just don’t know how long we’re going to be out there for so I’m trying to be prepared and hopefully we’ll be able to squeeze a little family holiday in after. I have packed a few things for that just in case.’
Ellie added: ‘I’m trying to carry as little as possible because it’s just going to be chaos. Two kids, 100 suitcases, extra hand luggage bags.’
The couple, who married in May 2025 and live in Birmingham, have two children – Amara, four, and three-year-old Marley.
Ellie went on to share what was in her Chanel travel bag. Items ranged from multiple lip balms to eye creams, face masks, electrolytes and compression socks as she ‘didn’t want to be a swollen mess’.
She added: ‘We’re off to America. I’m so excited. I can’t wait to see Ollie. I can’t wait for the kids to see Ollie because they’ve not seen him for a few weeks so let the fun begin.’
The 30-year-old admitted the long-haul flight was ‘going to be chaos’ due to travelling with their two young children and a ‘ridiculous’ amount of suitcases
Ellie later shared an Instagram snap after she landed in America. She captioned the post: ‘Quick turnaround’
Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford’s fiancee Lucia Loi, 28, was already settling into life stateside as she shared what she had picked up in West Palm Beach
Lucia has jetted to America to support Marcus (pictured) The couple are childhood sweethearts
Bukayo Saka’s fiancée, Tolami Benson, meanwhile got into the World Cup spirit as she shared a video of England supporters singing Sweet Caroline at a pub
While the WAGs travelled to America, the team were seen training on Tuesday
Ellie captioned the video: ‘And breathe!! The last few weeks have been a lot of organising, packing, organising, kids and a little bit of partying. We are on our way. Can’t wait for another amazing summer so lucky to be able to do this.’
Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford’s fiancée Lucia Loi, 28, was already settling into life stateside as she shared what she had picked up in West Palm Beach which included an inspirational book filled with quotes and gym shorts.
The couple first started dating when they were pupils at Ashton on Mersey school in Greater Manchester at the age of 15.
She has been seen supporting Marcus at football games over the years, including during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and has been seen in the stands at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Bukayo Saka’s fiancée, Tolami Benson, meanwhile got into the World Cup spirit as she shared a video of England supporters singing Sweet Caroline at a pub.
Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan appeared in a sentimental mood as she shared a series of highlights from his last game of the season with Everton and said she was ‘ready for lots more special memories in the USA’.
Megan is often highly renowned as one of the most glamorous and popular WAGs across the UK football scene.
She first met the Everton ace when they were teenagers at school and they’ve been dating since the ages of 14 and 16, respectively. They now share three children, Misty Celine, one, Arlo, seven, and Ostara Haze, two.
Some of the new WAGS who could be in the crowd as England kick off their match on Wednesday include an American model once linked to Michael B Jordan while Reece James’ partner Mia McClenaghan is a law graduate who gives prisoners legal advice.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is in a relationship with American influencer and model Ashlyn Castro.
Ashlyn has previously dated US basketball colossus Terance Mann and has also been linked to A-listers such as Michael B Jordan.
The 28-year-old has been seen numerous times cheering her man on in the stands alongside Bellingham’s mother, Denise, and was also in the crowd for England’s 1-0 win over Andorra in Barcelona last year.
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