Andy Carroll swaps football for surfing as he holidays in Rio with girlfriend Stacey

He may be known for his footballing prowess, but it would appear Andy Carroll has taken up a new hobby.

The Liverpool footballer looked every inch the Baywatch hunk as he sprinted along the beach with a surfboard tucked under his arm.

Holidaying alongside his girlfriend, Stacey Miller, the 23-year-old star seemed to be loving life as he lapped up the sun in Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro.

Wearing a miniscule pair of brown and orange Hawaiian print swim shorts, the England ace showed off his impressive physique as he ran along the shore line.

By LOUISE SAUNDERS