WEST HAM captain Declan Rice welcomed his first child into the world last August.

The Hammers skipper’s long-term partner Lauren Fryer, who he has been with since he was a teenager, gave birth to their son, Jude.

7Rice and Lauren have been together for more than seven yearsCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_

7They celebrated their seven-year anniversary back in FebruaryCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_

7The pair have been pictured enjoying a private jet together

7They own pooch Raffa which Rice bought Lauren for ChristmasCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_

Rice, 24, confirmed the news by showing off a new tattoo in West Ham’s 2-0 defeat to Brighton at the London Stadium.

The ink showcased his son’s name, Jude, and date of birth – August 7.

Rice also had the symbol for Jude’s star sign, a Leo, tattooed onto him ahead of the match.

The England international has been with partner Lauren for well over SEVEN years.

West Ham and Lauren have been ever-present in Rice’s life over the last few years.

But that could be set to change this summer after Hammers chairman David Sullivan revealed the Europa Conference League final might be his last game for the club.

Arsenal have been heavily linked to his signature but would likely need to match West Ham’s £110million asking price to land the midfielder.

7Lauren prefers to keep herself out of the limelightCredit: Instagram / Laurenfryer_

7Rice and Lauren alongside rockstar Liam Gallagher last yearCredit: Tim Stewart

7The pair have jetted off to various locations including New York