Former England footballer Peter Crouch occasionally "walks out and slams the door" on Abbey Clancy during domestic rows, the model has disclosed.

The ex-Liverpool striker and his wife have been an item for two decades, first crossing paths in December 2005 at a nightclub in her hometown of Liverpool where Abbey was working.

The pair are parents to four youngsters - Sophia Ruby, 14, Liberty Rose, 10, Johnny, seven, and Jack, six. Despite their 20-year journey together, Abbey admitted she's still "trying to train" her husband - though she acknowledges Peter is making progress.

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In an interview with The Times, she revealed: "I'm trying to train Pete to be a but more emotionally intelligent as sometimes he's like a baby.

"He'll walk out and slam a door and ignore me for an hour but he's getting better, and we are very solid as a unit. We like the same things, laugh at the same things. Ours is a happy house even after 20 years together," reports Wales Online.

Peter and Abbey exchanged vows at an 18th century church in Leicestershire back in June 2011. Abbey went on to reveal that she handles most of the culinary duties in the Crouch residence.

She explained that when she's "too tired" to prepare meals or if she's not around, Peter has just one trick up his sleeve in the kitchen.

Abbey shared: "Dinner is always cooked by me; I made these incredible dauphinoise potatoes with steak, mushrooms and green beans last night.

"If I'm too knackered or I'm out, Pete will either grab a takeaway or rustle up the only dish he ever makes, which is Daddy's omelette - basically crammed with whatever's lurking in the fridge."

This follows Abbey leaving Peter gobsmacked after revealing a new addition to the household.

Discussing her daughter's passion for animals, Abbey explained her decision to surprise Peter – despite his objections.

"My daughter, Liberty, all she wants to be is a mum," Abbey revealed.

"She's 10 and she still has all these silicone baby dolls that she dresses. She just loves anything baby, She's just so loving."

Abbey's mum owns a miniature "teacup" Maltese called Bella, whom Liberty absolutely dotes on.

"Lib was saying please, mommy, can I get a Bella?" Abbey recalled, "And I just thought, you know what? I'm going to get one."

Peter jumped in to clarify that he'd been against welcoming another pet into their home.

He revealed: "The conversation went; 'I'm thinking about getting this dog,' I said 'No, you're not.'"

Peter admitted he felt his influence had completely evaporated. "I just couldn't' believe it," he declared.

"We talk about losing the dressing room, right? I've lost the household."

However, Abbey maintained that having animals around was essential for both herself and the children, explaining: "I've still got PTSD from my childhood because I was never allowed a pet. The one kitten I had, my mom gave away to a policeman."