Lioness heroine Ellen White celebrates birth of baby girl and shares touching photo of her daughter and husband

ELLEN WHITE shared a heartwarming message in honour of her baby girl and the hospital where she welcomed her daughter. 

On Monday night the retired Lioness posted a picture via social media of her husband Callum Convery carrying their newborn child.

White, 33, called time on her trophy-laden playing career last August after helping England win the Women’s Euros at Wembley in July.

And in December the Lionesses’ record goal scorer and former Manchester City striker announced she was expecting her first child. 

On Monday evening White shared a 'thank you' message to hospital staff at Tameside and Glossop Integrated NHS Foundation Trust. 

In a post shared on Twitter and Instagram along with a photo of her husband and daughter, she wrote: “Best Daddy carrying our beautiful baby girl. 

"We are so utterly besotted with you and you are so blinking cute.

"We are extremely grateful to all the professionals @tandgicft for your incredible support & dedication in helping with the safe arrival of our daughter."

Dozens of football fans and White’s former club and country team-mates took to Instagram to congratulate the Lionesses legend. 

In a reply to White’s news, Man City captain Steph Houghton wrote: "So proud of you! So much love coming your way."

Leicester City forward Aileen Whelan posted: "Congratulations to you both. Best days of your life are on their way."

And Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, Fara Williams and Caroline Weir are among the other aces who posted congratulatory messages. 

During her 17-year senior playing career White made 113 appearances for England.

The Buckinghamshire-born notched up 52 goals becoming the Lionesses' all-time top scorer before hanging up her boots.