England WAGs limbered up for the final group game against Panama by hitting a New York nightclub until 2am, it has emerged.
The wives and partners of the Three Lions hit the sack just hours before kick-off at the New York New Jersey Met Life stadium but still looked as glamorous as ever.
Ollie Watkins’ wife Ellie, 30, led the way and she was accompanied by Jude Bellingham’s partner Ashlyn Castro as they partied the night away at Big Apple night spot Maison Close.
Ellie was accompanied by her sister Sophia Alderson, who landed in New York the same day and after a quick change around they were in the back of one of two limos taking them to the venue.
Ashlyn had documented getting ready for ‘girls night’ on her social media adding she was ‘really excited’.
England star Ollie Watkins’ wife Ellie and Jude Bellingham’s influencer girlfriend Ashlyn Castro partied until 2am as they enjoyed WAGs night out in New York hours before triumphant Panama game
Ollie Watkins’ wife Ellie, 30, (pictured) led the way and she was accompanied by Jude Bellingham ’s partner Ashlyn Castro as partied the night away at Big Apple night spot Maison Close
Then picking up a pair of trendy tasselled white Versace ‘Elvis style jeans’, Ashlyn described them as ‘sickening’ and she paired them with a sheer Roberto Cavalli top.
Describing the revealing top as ‘gorgeous’ the American influencer added: ‘I’m so obsessed with these pants. They are such fun.’
Ellie opted for jeans and a light blue top for the night which was also described as a ‘bonding session’ for the wives and partners of the Three Lions.
Footage posted online shows Ellie enjoying herself as she dances in the club and in another photo, she is posing with her sister.
A bouncer at the club said: ’There was around a dozen of them, they were the wives and girlfriends of the English soccer team and they arrived in two limos…
‘They had two security people with them and the party was booked by someone with an English name, I think it was someone’s birthday but I can’t be sure…
‘They were singing and dancing and having a good time, they were doing what young women do when they come to New York, they enjoyed themselves.
Ollie is seen kissing wife Ellie in Istanbul earlier this month. The couple married in 2025
Jude Bellingham’s influencer girlfriend Ashlyn has been sharing updates from the trip
Ellie shared a video giving a nod to the crowd
‘They were here until 2am when we close and then they wanted to know where else they could carry on parting, I gave them the name of a late night club but I don’t think they went.’
While there the WAGS downed $30 cocktails and eventually left at 2am when Maison Close shuts for the evening after spending almost four hours there.
On its website Maison Close describes itself as offering ‘an unparalleled vibe dining experience to neighbours and visitors to New York through approachable traditional French cuisine, elevated beverages and a celebratory atmosphere.’
Also on the menu is caviar and blinis with 250g of the prized delicacy setting customers back an eye watering $1650.
Or if that sounds too expensive you can opt for a $195 steak – with two sides included and the restaurant is popular with models, influencers reality TV stars.
On Saturday, England scored a dazzling 2-nil win against Panama, following the ladies’ night on the town
Other WAGS in New York include John Stones’ wife Olivia and Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson (pictured)
Maison Close is in Lower Manhattan, on the east side and close to the achingly hipster area of Tribeca.
A source said:’ It was a getting to know you bonding session for the wags and they all had a great time. They were singing and dancing and having a fabulous time, let’s face it it’s New York isn’t so it was always going to be glamorous and fun.
‘They got in late but were up and about early so they could have a late breakfast get ready and go to the game.’‘They got in late but were up and about early so they could have a late breakfast get ready and go to the game.’
Other WAGS in New York include John Stones’ wife Olivia and Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and for some it was the second night clubbing in a week after several went to trendy New York night spot Somewhere Nowhere in the heart of Manhattan.
The eclectic 39th floor night spot, with its $20 cocktails, features a lounge, nightclub and rooftop pool in a wonderland setting and is popular with A list stars including Cardi B and Jaden Smith.
This current set of WAGS are a far cry from the originals 20 years ago who were synonymous with the 2006 tournament in Germany for their partying and shopping. The group included Victoria Beckham (left), Coleen Rooney (centre), Louise Owen (second right) and Elen Rivas (right)
This current set of WAGS are a far cry from the original ones twenty years ago who were synonymous with the 2006 tournament in Germany for their partying and shopping.
Back then there were £500 a night bar bills and £70,000 shopping sprees and it left pundit Rio Ferdinand famously fuming as he branded them a “circus” while Gary Neville was “f*****g fuming”.
Led by Sir David Beckham’s wife Victoria, the group included Cheryl Tweedy, then Ashley Cole’s wife, Peter Crouch’s partner Abby Clancy and of course the late manager Sven Goran Ericksson’s partner fiery Italian lawyer Nancy Dell’Olio.
But this current generation are far more low key and are more likely to be seen posting fashion and make up tips as part of their social media influencer profiles.
Last week, former Man Utd legend Keane hit out at WAGS saying the trend for wearing shirts with partners names emblazoned on the back was ridiculous.
The WAGS will next see the players after the crunch knockout stage game against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in what is the first ever meeting between them.
If England win they face a potentially round of 16 clash against Mexico in the infamous Azteca Stadium – where Argentina legend Diego Maradona snatched a win with his “Hand of God” goal, early on Sunday.
