(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Elizabeth Hurley views Shane Warne as a future husband and reportedly thinks they will be together for the rest of their lives.

The British actress and the former Austrian cricket star were first linked in December, when they were seen in a steamy clinch. Shortly afterwards Liz confirmed her three-and-a-half year marriage to Arun Nayar had ended some time before.

There have been various reports about Shane texting other women while with Elizabeth, but they are understood to have worked things out. She recently travelled to Australia to see him, and while it was thought the holiday may not have gone to plan, it actually seems to have brought them closer together.

[Arun] didnt like going out and being social and Liz is all about that. With Shane, Liz feels like shes found somebody she could be with for the rest of her life, a source told British newspaper The Sunday Mirror.

A possible husband too. She wanted fun injected back into her life - and thats what she has found with Shane.

A friend added to the publication: It sounds like a clich, but Liz thinks she can tame him. She honestly couldnt be happier. She thinks shes found a guy on the same wave length. Shes got a spring in her step now and its great to see her full of life once more.

While in Australia, Elizabeth, 45, was introduced to Shanes three kids Brooke, 13, Jackson, 11, and Summer, eight. The star who has eight-year-old son Damian - understands it will take time to forge a relationship with the youngsters, but hopes to grow close to them over the coming months.

Liz expected it to be hard theyre not going to like her overnight. But she really has fallen for their dad and wants to make it work, the pal explained. (C) Cover Media