James Tarkowski has gone viral for a sugary chat-up line towards his wife during an upcoming Amazon Prime show.
The Everton defender was videoed flirting with his wife, Samantha, in the trailer of 'Married to the Game', a docu-series which will follow the lives of Premier League players' partners.
People are joking that Everton deserve another 10-point deduction for his cheesy compliment - though it was rather sweet of him.
At an event, Samantha said that 'everyone looks so gorgeous,' which prompted the defender to hit back with a doting stare and a schmaltzy compliment: 'Especially you.'
Samantha returned the remark and said she wasn't expecting it, to which he replied: 'I planned that for you.'
'You know how to be a husband,' Samantha said, and Tarkowski agreed.
While complimenting one's wife is arguably an act of love and faithfulness, some commenters on social media - especially supporters of rival clubs - felt it was a touch too cheesy.
'Everton deserve another 10 points deduction for that trailer alone,' said one user o X, formerly Twitter, who has an Arsenal badge in their profile picture.
'So cringe,' said one Spurs streamer.
Another tagged a friend and twisted the knife, saying: 'You deserve another 10 points deducted, absolutely scandalous.'
'Can't wait to see Dyche's thoughts on this,' said another.
One joked: 'Never would have expected these moves from a brexit-style CB.'
But there was some love for Tarkowski, who earned plaudits for unashamedly showing off his romantic charisma in front of the nation.
'Bro got moves,' declared one analyst of the situation, impressed with his agile flirtation skills.
Tarkowski is one of a number of Premier League footballers who will lift the lid on their private lives in Married to the
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