World Cup

Fabian Delph heading back to England camp after birth of child

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 04 July 2018

Versatile England midfielder Fabian Delph is in contention for the quarter-final tie against Sweden as he has returned to the Three Lions' training base in Repino.

Fabian Delph is travelling back to England's World Cup training base in Repino following the birth of his third child.

The Manchester City ace was absent for the penalty-shootout win against Colombia on Tuesday evening after being given permission last week to fly back home.

Delph's wife Natalie gave birth on Wednesday morning, hours after England had booked their place in the last eight of the World Cup, and the 28-year-old is now in contention to feature against Sweden in Samara.

"I've just experienced the most amazing 24 hours," he posted on his Instagram page. "Watching my brothers come through a tough game both mentally and physically, I kicked every ball and felt every bit of emotion with the players, staff and fans.

"At 07:52 Me my wife and 2 beautiful daughters welcomed there baby sister into the world. I can't put into words the happiness and gratitude I'm feeling... Back to Russia now!"

I've just experienced the most amazing 24 hours. Watching my brothers come through a tough game both mentally and physically, I kicked every ball and felt every bit of emotion with the players, staff and fans. At 07:52 Me my wife and 2 beautiful daughters welcomed there baby sister into the world. I can't put into words the happiness and gratitude I'm feeling... Back to Russia now #TunnelVision

A post shared by Fabian Delph (@fabian_delph) on Jul 4, 2018 at 6:56am PDT