Former England striker Emile Heskey has appeared to confirm a new relationship after his wife revealed the couple are divorcing.The ex-Leicester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa forward has been pictured alongside former Miss Blackpool Jade Slusarczyk in a series of affectionate social media posts, with the pair publicly celebrating key moments together.The development comes after Heskey’s wife, Chantelle, confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that the couple’s marriage is coming to an end.Heskey, 48, married Chantelle in 2014 following a long-term relationship, but recent posts shared by Slusarczyk suggest the former England international has now moved on.Slusarczyk, 39, is known to sports fans through her previous work as a Sky Sports walk-on girl and was previously in a relationship with snooker legend Jimmy White.Last year, White spoke openly about the positive impact Slusarczyk had on his life, crediting their relationship with helping him move on from well-documented struggles involving gambling and cocaine.Now, Slusarczyk has shared several photographs featuring Heskey on Instagram and Facebook.Earlier this year, she posted a picture of the former striker proudly displaying his England Legacy Cap, with the pair embracing as she celebrated the occasion.Former England striker Emile Heskey has appeared to confirm a new relationship after his wife revealed the couple are divorcing | INSTAGRAM/JADE SLUSARCZYKShe wrote: “So proud of this one for getting his England Legacy Cap, Emile Heskey. #1094.”The post was accompanied by heart emojis, fuelling speculation about the nature of their relationship.More recently, she shared another image of the pair together during a charity darts event, captioning it: “Great night as always with this one.”Again, the message included several heart emojis.Jade Slusarczyk and Emile Heskey appear smitten | INSTAGRAM/JADE SLUSARCZYKSlusarczyk had also paid tribute to Heskey on his birthday earlier this year, writing: “A BIG Happy Birthday to one of life’s good ones, a real Special Soul @theemileheskey.”Hope your birthday is as special as you. I appreciate you always. Lots of love always xxxxx.”The affectionate posts came before confirmation that Heskey’s marriage was ending.According to the Manchester Evening News, Chantelle has confirmed that divorce proceedings are under way.Before the recent social media updates, there had been no public reports indicating that the couple had separated.Heskey regularly featured on Chantelle’s own Instagram account until around February 2024, although he has not appeared on her page since then.The former England international is a father of seven.He has three children – Jamaal, Micah and Liyah – with former partner Kylee, while he and Chantelle share four children: Jaden, Reigan, Milanna and Mendes.Emile Heskey pictured playing for England at the 2010 World Cup | GETTYFootball remains firmly in the family.Sons Jaden and Reigan have both progressed through the academy at Manchester City and made their senior debuts for the Premier League champions in a Carabao Cup tie against Huddersfield last September.Heskey enjoyed one of the longest careers of any English striker of his generation, winning 62 caps for England and representing his country at both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship.He also collected major honours during a club career that included spells with Leicester City, Liverpool, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa and Australian side Newcastle Jets.