Gary Lineker’s son George shows off his hunky physique on the beach in Barbados

Gary Lineker’s son George shows off his hunky physique as he enjoys a shirtless stroll on the beach in Barbados

 He jetted out to Barbados to ring in the New Year. 

And George Lineker looked like he had a better start to 2021 than many, as he hit the beach in St. James Parish on Monday, hours before the U.K was plunged into Lockdown 3.0.

The son of footballer Gary, 29, showed off his hunky physique as he went shirtless for a walk along the beach.  

Living it up: George Lineker looked like he had a better start to 2021 than many, as he hit the beach in Barbados on Monday, hours before the U.K was plunged into lockdown 3.0

George donned a pair of black board shorts and a baseball cap before heading into the sea for a swim. 

Gary’s son appeared to be having the time of his life as he larked around in the water and played catch. 

George is one of many celebrities who are enjoying the sun abroad, while Brits face yet more restrictions in the U.K following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday.

Tanned: The son of footballer Gary, 29, showed off his hunky physique as he went shirtless for a walk along the beach

Tanned: The son of footballer Gary, 29, showed off his hunky physique as he went shirtless for a walk along the beach

Having a blast: Gary's son appeared to be having the time of his life as he larked around in the water and played catch

Having a blast: Gary’s son appeared to be having the time of his life as he larked around in the water and played catch

Under the latest national lockdown rules, which is now in effect, holidays are banned as international travel is only permitted for a strict number of reasons such as for work. 

UK residents currently abroad do not need to return home immediately. However, they should check with your airline or travel operator on arrangements for returning.

Within the UK, domestic holidays are also banned as you must stay at home at all times except for a limited number of ‘reasonable excuses’ such as shopping for essentials or work.

The Government has said if you need to travel you should stay local – meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live – and look to reduce the number of journeys you make overall.

Back in September, George sparked controversy by rubbishing the Government’s 10pm curfew, saying people will ‘defo have house parties’ to ensure they can continue socialising late into the night.

Controversial: Back in September, George sparked controversy by rubbishing the Government's 10pm curfew, saying people will 'defo have house parties'

Controversial: Back in September, George sparked controversy by rubbishing the Government’s 10pm curfew, saying people will ‘defo have house parties’ 

George slammed the decision, asking for a ‘good explanation’ as to why restaurants and bars will have to close their doors at 10pm and suggesting the country should just ‘crack on’ and leave the hospitality industry to bounce back. 

He wrote: ‘Anyone give me a good explanation why it benefits having a 10pm curfew? 

‘It’s like you have dinner at 8 and then get kicked out at 10 cos the virus might be in the restaurant then and not before. 

‘If you wanna do something about the time, don’t let people in a venue after 10. Idiots.’ 

Hitting out: George slammed the decision, asking for a 'good explanation' as to why restaurants and bars will have to close their doors at 10pm

Hitting out: George slammed the decision, asking for a ‘good explanation’ as to why restaurants and bars will have to close their doors at 10pm