By JUDY COGAN

Former footballer Gary Lineker is often seen on the red carpet with wife Danielle or the eldest of his four sons George, 22.

But rarely is he seen out with his eleven year-old step daughter Ella who has been so far shielded from the limelight by her protective parents.

Ella, who closely resembles her mother Danielle, appeared comfortable in front of the cameras alongside her 52-year-old stepfather at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Dad’s date: Gary Lineker and stepdaughter Ella at The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ film premiere London

Ella looked pretty as she dressed for her age in a cute floral dress and black leather biker jacket with not a trace of make-up on.

Gary looked dapper in a tailored grey suit jacket and waistcoat combo with black jeans and a poppy.

The rest of the family must have stayed at home as Gary and Ella enjoyed their night out together.

After watching the film, Gary shared his thoughts on Twitter with his 1.9 million followers, saying, “Just saw #catchingfirepremiere. Some great concepts for bush tucker trials for the new series of I’m a Celebrity. #baboons #poisonedfog #bats.”

The sports commentator and TV host was alluding to the upcoming series of ITV1’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, which kicks off on Sunday, November 17.

Just the two of us: The rest of the Lineker family must have stayed at home as Gary and Ella enjoyed their night out together

Biker chick: Ella looked stylish for her young age on this rare public appearance with her step-dad Gary Lineker at The Hunger Games : Catching Fire, at the Odeon Leicester Square, London

Gary and 34-year-old Danielle married in 2009 in a secret and intimate ceremony in Ravello, on the Italian Amalfi coast and were engaged when Ella was just six-years-old.

The former England champ has recently revealed that he may extend his family with Danielle. The 52-year-old has four sons from his marriage to his ex-wife Michelle, while Danielle has an 11-year-old daughter Ella.

The Daily Star quotes Gary as saying: ‘Danielle would like more kids. I wouldn’t mind either!’

Second time lucky: Gary and Danielle married in 2009 in a secret and intimate ceremony in Ravello, on the Italian Amalfi coast