Football star Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine have a shared a picture of their new son, Hudson.

The Ireland footballer posted the picture to Facebook with the caption: “Claudine and I would like to officially welcome Hudson Keane into the world. Such a blessing!! His big brother Robert has been looking after him while I’ve been away. Looking forward to getting back to see my boys!!”

Keane is currently with the Ireland football team as they prepare to take on Poland in the UEFA European Championships qualifier tomorrow night in Warsaw. 

Claudine gave birth to the couple's second child in LA where the couple currently reside. The Keane's first child, Robert, was born in May 2009. 

Taking to Twitter Claudine wrote: "Robbie and I would like to officially welcome Hudson Keane into the world.. He is such a blessing!!"