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Steven Gerrard was seen cradling his newborn grandchild in a photo shared by his daughter this week(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)

Retired footballer Steven Gerrard has shared his first time meeting his new grandchild after eldest daughter Lilly-Ella Gerrard gave birth.

Lilly and her partner Lee Byrne welcomed their first child together ealier this week.

Lilly, 21, shared a photo of her partner Lee carrying their daughter out of hospital and wrote in the caption: "2 becomes 3." She has since shared updates with her followers on Instagram, including revealing the name given to the newborn.

Lilly has shared that the couple have chosen to name their daughter Lila Grey.

Perfection."

Lilly-Ella Gerrard has announced that her newborn daughter has been named Lily Grey(Image: Lily-Ella Gerrard/Instagram)

She also confirmed the name in the caption of another post on the platform this week.

She wrote in a message to her daughter included in the post: "Welcome home Lila Grey.

Congratulations."

Lilly has also shared a photo of her own father Steven Gerrard cradling his grandchild Lila (Image: Lily-Ella Gerrard/Instagram)

Several celebrities also reacted.

Chelsee Healey wrote in the comments section: "Congratulations." Waterloo Road's Hattie Dynevor said: "Congratulations." Former Married at First Sight bride Nikita Jasmine wrote: "Congrats babe."

Parent Lilly also shared a photo that appeared to show her father Steven, 45, cradling his newborn granddaughter.