England star Elliot Anderson has famous sibling not many people know about

Elliot Anderson has been one of the stars of England's World Cup, but did you know he has a famous sibling?

England are competing in the last 16 of the World Cup in the high altitudes of Mexico City, looking to become just the third team ever to defeat Mexico in a competitive match at the Azteca and the first since 2013.

Elliot Anderson is once again starting in the heart of England's midfield, with the 23-year-old being a mainstay in Thomas Tuchel's side since the manager handed him his debut last September.

The classy midfielder shone in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest last season, earning him his guaranteed spot alongside Declan Rice in the Three Lions team, as well as a big money transfer.

Manchester City announced on Thursday, July 2, they had reached an agreement with Forest for the signing of Anderson.

The transfer fee is reportedly a record-breaking £116m, which makes him the most expensive British player in history, overtaking his international teammate Jude Bellingham.

Yet, for someone so visible in the public eye, not many people seem to be aware he has a famous brother, who is also an athlete.

While Elliot strings together passes, Wil Anderson is more concerned with stinging together punching combinations.

That's right, he's a boxer.

What you need to know about Elliot Anderson's brother

The older of the pair, Wil was born on February 11, 2001, in Whitley Bay, Northumbria, England, with Elliot following just shy of two years later on November 6, 2002.

Wil's first foray into the limelight came in a very different arena of tops off masculinity, though, as he entered the Love Island villa in 2024.

Entering as a bombshell on day 12, Wil soon took a liking to Uma Jammeh. After they both chose to recouple with each other, Wil was eventually dumped from the island on day 37 when newcomer Reuben Collins opted to steal Uma.

But their blossoming love was no match for the stumbling block, as the pair reunited after the show and are now engaged.

Sharing the news on Instagram, Wil said: “I liked it, so I put a ring on it," with the 25-year-old popping the question in Mallorca last year.

Now Wil is making his mark in the world of boxing for the Misfits promotion. He lost his debut bout against Jordan Banjo by TKO, but then recorded a knock-out victory over Jake Cornish in March.

Taking time away from the ring, Wil and Uma have spent the last few weeks in America following Elliot and the England side on their World Cup campaign.

Wil shared a series of pictures and videos from inside the Dallas Stadium, where the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening match, with the brothers snapping a photo together in the stands.

Sadly, the brothers lost their mother, Helen, in April after a short illness.

Paying a touching tribute on Instagram, Wil wrote: "Words can’t describe this feeling.

"You didn’t deserve this. All I ever wanted was to make you proud. You were my biggest supporter and my strongest motivation.

"You gave everything for our family and we were just ready to return the favour. You fought the toughest fight of them all and not once did it show, bowing out with grace surrounded by your boys.

"You have shown me everything I know. Thank you for everything you have done for this family, none of us would have got this far without you.

"Keep watching me Mum I have more to show you. Everything is for you. You will live with me forever Mum, I love you."