Lauryn Goodman’s recent social media post about Annie Kilner supporting husband Kyle Walker overshadowed England’s triumph against Switzerland on Saturday evening.
Gareth Southgate’s men advanced to their third semi-final under his direction, defeating a vibrant Switzerland team on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Insiders disclose why Annie Kilner appeared ‘frosty’ at her reunion with Kyle Walker after England’s Euros 2024 success, citing Lauryn Goodman’s off-pitch distractions.
Annie appeared unimpressed when Kyle, who earned his 88th cap for England, joined her in the stands at Düsseldorf’s Merkur Spiel-Arena after their win.
Lauryn Goodman, an influencer, published images of her two children with Kyle, one of whom he fathered out of marriage, wearing ‘Daddy’ England shirts, which reportedly affected her mood.
An insider stated, “Insiders at the England camp say they are fed up with the off-field distraction manufactured by Lauryn.”
The ex-mistress of midfielder Kyle Walker has been uploading frequent social media content about the competition, and for their Switzerland encounter tweeted a snap of their two children wearing ‘Daddy’ England shirts.
‘They know Annie and Kyle have tried to deal with the situation privately and discreetly for the sake of all the children involved but she continues to pull stunts like drumming up attention around the fact she is going to the Euros.
‘This is something they have had to put up with for the past four years.
‘Kyle is desperate to protect Annie and their boys, whatever happens between them as a couple in the future they both agree this is a priority.
‘And a big part of that is protecting them from the media speculation and circus around the situation.’
Lauryn, a 33-year-old influencer, was involved in a paternity scandal earlier this year. It was revealed that the married footballer fathered her eight-month-old daughter, four years after they welcomed son Kairo while still together with Annie.
A further source told: “The FA never tightened security when Lauryn visited Germany to watch the Euros, and they said she is welcome to watch the game with Kyle’s children.”
‘They don’t wish to get involved in family matters.’
Kyle’s wife Annie Kilner had a cold reunion with Kyle in the stands after their amazing penalties win in Germany, which we can tell was because to her’stunt’s online to ‘drum up attention’ for herself.
As other couples embraced and kiss Annie and Kyle simply spoke before she handed him their two-month-old 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 Rezon
A source has now told: ‘Insiders at the England camp say they are fed up with the off pitch distraction manufactured by Lauryn’
While other couples hugged and kissed, Annie and Kyle merely spoke before handing off their two-month-old 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 Rezon.
Kyle took the tot from his wife and kissed him lovingly on the forehead before presenting him off to his teammates.
Kyle’s representative stated, “Kyle is proud to be a member of the England team and thrilled with the incredible result tonight.” He remains focused on the matches and their goal of bringing the trophy home to the millions of supporters watching.
‘Annie and the boys travelled to support him and the whole squad, as they have done and always will do, and once asks that the media gives them privacy and turns their attention to supporting the England team’.
Lauren watched the game at home with her two children, dressed in matching England shirts with Kyle’s name and the word Daddy on the back.
Kyle and his wife Annie have three children, Roman, Riaan, and Reign, who wear Kyle’s No. 2 shirt during matches.
Lauryn captioned her post: “Come on England, always supporting.”
Annie arrived in Germany by a £35K private aircraft and pledged not to play happy families with her husband, despite attending all games.
Annie fed their newborn Rezon in the fans at Veltins-Arenat on Sunday, while Kyle and his teammates failed to make an impact during a dismal final 16 encounter at Euro 2024.
England fought back from a goal behind to win against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen.
Annie arrived on a private aircraft from her Cheshire home with all four of the couple’s children after their marriage was shaken by the full-back’s admission of fathering a kid out of wedlock with influencer Lauren.
And friends have claimed she has the full backing of her fellow WAGS during the tournament, with England set to play Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday after coming from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1.
A source told: ‘Annie flew out via private jet with all four of her children to support Kyle and the team for the first knockout match against Slovakia.
‘They adore watching the squad, cheering on their Dad and mixing with the other families pitchside. It’s what they’re used to, having grown up surrounded by the world of football and nothing will change this.
‘Knowing they’re cheering him on from the stands, alongside other members of his family, means the world to him.
‘Annie is surrounded by love from the other WAGS who admire her strength and resilience. The WAGs recently pledged their support amidst the circus involving Lauryn and want Annie to know they have her and Kyle’s back.
‘They’re all a big family no matter what happens between the adults and pitch together to support the young ones amongst them.’
Influencer Lauryn, 33, became mired in a paternity scandal earlier this year when it was revealed the married footballer fathered her eight-month-old daughter, four years after they welcomed son Kairo while he was with Annie.
Annie and Lauryn have been at odds for years since Lauryn named Kyle as the father of her two children, Kairo (four) and a ten-month-old girl.
Lauryn took Kairo to Frankfurt last month to support his father, who was vice-captain of England’s team against Denmark.
Unlike Annie and the other WAGs, she did not arrive via private plane. She flew commercially with her grandfather John and stayed in a motel she purchased for near the stadium.
Annie was reported to be ‘furious’ at the time.