Football star Joe Cole shows he's a real Zucker for his bikini-clad lady in red

For a couple whose wedding is only days away, Joe Cole and fiancee Carly Zucker looked relaxed and quietly assured ahead of their big day.

And as they strolled along on a Barbados beach, the football star couldn't keep his eyes off his young bride-to-be.

Dressed in a red halterneck bikini, Carly looked a picture of sexiness as she frolicked in the afternoon sunshine.

Carly Zucker showed fiance Joe Cole why he's picked the perfect sexy bride

Smiling happily 23-year-old Carly basked in the opportunity to show Chelsea star Cole why he has found the perfect partner.

And it seems they were not the only pair taking some much-needed time out of their heavy football schedules to treat themselves to some holiday time.

Fellow England star Steven Gerrard and wife Alex Curran have been soaking up the rays while on holiday in Miama, Florida.

The couple looked happy and relaxed ahead of their big day later this month