Desperate Houswives star Eva Longoria has confirmed that she is in a relationship with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez

Glamourous A-lister Eva, who was married to basketball player Tony Parker, has been linked to the American football player since early summer.

The 37-year-old, who split from Penelope Cruz's brother Eduardo Cruz earlier this year after dating for 16 months, revealed: "Mark and I are, you know, fine. We're happy just dating."

Eva and Mark, 25, have been spotted out and about together on a string of dates, including a shopping trip in New Jersey, where Mark has a home:

They're also been seen at dinner with friends in New York.

Eva recently finished playing Gabrielle Solis in the hit US series Desperate Housewives, which finished this year after its eigth season,

The fashionable actress has graced the covers of Vogue, Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar.

After showing her support for Barack Obama, Eva is due to host Latin community's ALMA Awards later this month.