While the Three Lions are hoping to make headlines in South Africa, the England captain's missus caused a stir back home... by going TOPLESS.
Gorgeous WAG Alex Curran, wife of skipper Steven Gerrard, was spotted soaking up the sun with the top down on her £175,000 convertible Aston Martin DBS sports car on Thursday.
The 27-year-old enjoyed lunch with daughter Lexie while hubby Steven prepares for England's important clash with Algeria on Friday more than 6,000 miles away in Cape Town.
Dressed in a green printed maxi dress and trademark oversized sunglasses, gorgeous Alex toted a £3,500 black Hermès Birkin Bag while she enjoyed lunch with her three-year-old 'mini-me'Lexie, who sported pink aviators and a tutu dress.
Despite England manager Fabio Capello's ban on wives and girlfriends, the mum-of-two has vowed to jet out to Johannesburg to support the team if they reach the final stages of the competition.
Writing in her weekly magazine column, Alex confirmed: "If the boys make it to the quarter finals, I'll be straight on a plane to South Africa to cheer them on".
Making the most of the warm weather, the blonde bombshell pulled up at her favourite hotspot Neighbourhood Cafe, in Woolton.
Her arrival drew stares from passers-by, while onlooker Kate Lawrenson said: "You can't help but notice Alex. She always looks out of this world amazing.
"I hope she ends up going out to the World Cup. I don't really care about football but I'd love to see what outfits she comes up with!"
Capello's England take on Algeria at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on Friday. The tie will be screened on ITV1 from 6.30pm.
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