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Manchester United player Chris Smalling proposes to girlfriend Sam Cooke

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MAN United ace Chris Smalling has put his England woes behind him by popping the question to long-time girlfriend Sam Cooke.

Earlier this month the defender was hospitalised after a bout of food poisoning on holiday in Bali.

The long-term couple announced their engagement last night
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The long-term couple announced their engagement last night
The loved-up couple pictured celebrating Valentine's Day together earlier this year
The loved-up couple pictured celebrating Valentine's Day together earlier this yearCredit: Instagram
The hot couple are set to get hitched after proposal on dream holiday
The hot couple are set to get hitched after proposal on dream holidayCredit: Tim Stewart

But the 26-year-old recovered in time to propose to the ex-Page 3 girl, now a photographer.

And she made the announcement on Facebook last night.

The 30-year-old said: “Last night in the most perfect setting Chris asked me to be his wife.
Ridiculously happy!!!!”

Sam was congratulated by pals back home as the couple continued their celebrations on holiday.

They are travelling in the Far East before Smalling has to return to training at Old Trafford.

The WAG and former Page 3 girl is now working as a photographer
The WAG and former Page 3 girl is now working as a photographerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The 30-year-old photographer said she was "ridiculously happy"
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The 30-year-old photographer said she was "ridiculously happy"Credit: Fame Flynet
The blonde bombshell has secured herself an England footballer husband
The blonde bombshell has secured herself an England footballer husbandCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The pair posed with the FA Cup after Man Utd secured a win over Crystal Palace this year
The pair posed with the FA Cup after Man Utd secured a win over Crystal Palace this yearCredit: Instagram

The stunning model had been supporting her footballer boyfriend during his short stint in the Euros.

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She spent time in France with friends and family - and even brought along her pet dog Miley.

Sam posted this picture of her friends and pet dog Miley in front of the Eiffel Tower on trip to support boyfriend Chris in Euros
Sam posted this picture of her friends and pet dog Miley in front of the Eiffel Tower on trip to support boyfriend Chris in EurosCredit: Instagram
Sam Cooke travelled over to France to support her footballer boyfriend whose team crashed out of the Euros
Sam Cooke travelled over to France to support her footballer boyfriend whose team crashed out of the EurosCredit: WENN
The defender's fiance announced the exciting news on Facebook last night
The defender's fiance announced the exciting news on Facebook last nightCredit: Eamon and James Clarke
The pair pictured on the red carpet at the Manchester United Player Of The Year Awards.
The pair pictured on the red carpet at the Manchester United Player Of The Year Awards.Credit: Zenpix

His United teammates have also been enjoying a break after their devastating defeat to Iceland which saw them knocked out of the Euros.

Delli Ali has been seen raving in Ibiza surrounded by bikini-clad women, while United and England captain Wayne Rooney has been drinking cheap cocktails in Spain with wife Colleen.

Chris Smalling played for England at the Euro 2016 tournament
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Chris Smalling played for England at the Euro 2016 tournamentCredit: Getty Images
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