England rookie Taylor Harwood-Bellis and his fiancee Leah Keane – daughter of Manchester United legend Roy Keane – have been pictured together for the first time.
The relationship caught public attention in the aftermath of Harwood-Bellis scoring on his Three Lions debut against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
Many would not be aware of the relationship until it was brought up on ITV’s coverage after the game, which saw ex-Irish international Roy Keane make light of the situation.
Keane told ITV that it was a ‘bittersweet’ moment for him and then when host Mark Pougatch pointed out that Harwood-Bellis is his future son-in-law, the pundit quipped: “It’s not done and dusted yet.”
He added: “Over the last few months he’s definitely been a goal threat playing for Southampton, it’s nice for him.
Let's hope Taylor Harwood-Bellis hasn't ruined his relationship with his father-in-law-to-be, Roy Keane 🤣#ITVFootball | #ENGIRL pic.twitter.com/wrIX0T3Rzz
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 17, 2024
“It’s great for him to make his debut, as I said he’s a bit of a goal threat. He’s a nice kid, his family has done a great job.”
The couple until Harwood-Bellis’ first senior call-up and debut goal, had been able to keep their relationship away from the eyes of those on social media.
However, old photos of Leah Keane and her boyfriend have gained traction on social media.
Leah Keane pictured with Taylor Harwood-Bellis
The pictures with Leah Keane and her England star boyfriend date back to Christmas Eve 2019 and was posted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ twin sister Becky – who claimed that she was ‘third-wheeling’ the couple as they enjoyed dinner.
They were pictured at the Brazilian steakhouse Fazenda, where the pair alongside Becky appeared to be in jovial spirits as they enjoyed their evening.
What the picture does confirm about the couple is that they have been together for nearly five years at the very minimum.
Third wheeling at its finest 🙄 pic.twitter.com/4aCcKauugQ
— Becky Harwood-Bellis (@beckybellisx) December 24, 2019
Harwood-Bellis has clearly made a good impression on the former Manchester United star, even if he risked upsetting Leah’s father by scoring against Ireland.
Having one of the greatest players of the Premier League era as a future father-in-law might hold its own benefits for a young footballer like Harwood-Bellis.
When asked by reporters if he had received much guidance, he responded: “It’s something that is good, yes, and I take a lot of advice.”
Who is Leah Keane?
Leah Keane is one of Roy Keane’s five children from his marriage to Theresa. They have one boy, Aidan, and four girls: Shannon, Caragh, Leah and Aleanna.
The former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder has a tattoo with all their names on his right arm.
He said that he was 180 miles from his home in the north of England in a recent post about his trip to Leah.
He posted a picture of the pair on the couch, as he shared: “No.4 thinks because she lives 180 miles away that I won’t pop in for a cup of tea. Always watching [eyes emoji].”
Leah was at Harwood-Bellis’ side when he discovered he had received his first senior England call-up.
How did the pair meet?
There’s been no official confirmation of how Leah Keane and Taylor Harwood-Bellis met but it’s believed they met on social media.
Since they have been together since at least 2019, it would have started when he was on the books at Manchester City.
According to Evoke, Harwood-Bellis popped the question on a chartered yacht while cruising around the Amalfi coast.
