Pallett in relationship with footballer?

Emmerdale star Roxanne Pallett has started a relationship with footballer Danny Simpson, say reports.

The 25-year-old actress was spotted kissing the Manchester United player outside a Chinese restaurant last week, claims the Daily Star.

Pallett, who plays Jo Stiles in the Yorkshire-based soap, visited Manchester's Panacea bar with the soccer star.

She split from former Coronation Street actor Richard Fleeshman in October last year, claiming that his blossoming pop career had forced them apart.