Carol Anthony, 30, says she doesn't notice 22 year age gap between her and ex-Liverpool FC boyfriend Ian Rush, 52

United: Carol has spoken out about her relationship with former Liverpool FC player Ian Rush MBE

When you grow up idolising a football player, it's not often you expect to them to become your boyfriend.

But for singer and Liverpool fan Carol Anthony that was the case, as she has recently spoken out about her love for 52-year-old footballer Ian Rush.

Despite the 22 year age gap, model and singer Carol, 30, has said that she doesn't notice the difference in age between her and the football legend, who is Liverpool FC's all time highest goal scorer.

Carol is an Irish singer and was born in Cork, and according to her website has previously performed alongside Elton John, Westlife and N-Sync.

The pretty brunette has also recorded tracks with with Busta Rhymes, Tyga and JadaKiss and new single Bow To The Queen is on on August 4.

Carol told the Sunday people that even though she felt the 22 year age gap was noticeable at first, she thinks Ian looks more gorgeous than ever.

Dance Like That: Carol has found success in dance music and released a number of hit tracks

Perfect gentleman: Carol has spoken out about how she thinks Ian has perfect manners

The dance music singer said:
'I don't see an age gap. I did once or twice when we first got together but I don't anymore. I'm trying to stop my ageing process but I think Ian looks better than ever'.
The pretty brunette added that she would far be dating silver fox Ian than any man her own age:
'I have been out with men nearer my age but they are not as polite. They're not old school' the singer told the publication.

Mind the gap: Carol has said she no longer notices the 22 year age gap between her and boyfriend Ian

'Independent': Carol has spoken out about not pandering to the WAG stereotype

Entertainer: Carol is a dance music singer, and is also known by her stage name Havana

Despite being together for over 18 months, Carol was initially blamed for the ending of Ian's 25 year marriage to Tracy in 2012, whom he shares two children with.
In the interview with the Sunday People Carol defended their relationship, and debunked any acusations that she is aiming to score a WAG title:
'Ian and I have been together for 18 months, But I'm not a little girl, I'm not dazed by what is going on'.

Red hot: Carol has insisted she is strong and independent and doesn't rely on ex- footballer Ian to support her

Record breaker: Ian Rush is still Liverpool FC's highest ever goal scorer for the club, and was part of the FA cup winning team of 1986 with Alan Hansen and Kenny Dalglish

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