Alan Shearer makes feelings clear on BOTH daughters marrying England stars

Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 07:06

bySteven Smith

, Shearer faces a packed schedule over the coming months.

Alan Shearer may be preparing for another World Cup on the airwaves, but away from football the former England captain has two very important fixtures on the horizon – weddings.

The Newcastle United legend is set to be one of the leading voices covering the World Cup as a presenter and pundit on but much of the excitement in the Shearer household right now is focused on family celebrations.

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Both of Shearer's daughters are engaged to England rugby internationals, meaning wedding planning is well underway.

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Two rugby stars joining the family

Youngest daughter Hollie is engaged to former England winger Joe Marchant after he proposed during a romantic trip to Paris.

Meanwhile, eldest daughter Chloe is set to marry former England Sevens star and Newcastle Falcons scrum-half Micky Young, giving the Shearer family two strong rugby connections.

The double engagement news has delighted fans, with both couples regularly sharing glimpses of their lives together on social media.

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Shearer's verdict on rugby-playing sons-in-law

And it turns out Shearer couldn't be happier with their choice of partners.

Speaking previously about his daughters dating professional sportsmen, the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer joked that he was simply relieved they hadn't brought footballers home.

"I'm just glad it's not a footballer," Shearer quipped.

The light-hearted remark quickly became a fan favourite and highlighted the good relationship he enjoys with both rugby stars.

"About time too!"

When Chloe announced her engagement to Young, Shearer couldn't resist adding another trademark comment.

Reacting to the news on social media, the former England captain wrote:

"About time too!!!"

The response quickly drew laughs from supporters and showed the close-knit nature of the family.

Busy months ahead

With two weddings to organise and a World Cup to cover on The Rest Is Football

While millions will be tuning in to hear his views on football's biggest tournament, it's clear some of the biggest moments of the year for the Newcastle icon will be happening away from the pitch as his daughters prepare to tie the knot with their England rugby stars.

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