England footballer Fabian Delph has flown back to Russia to rejoin his teammates after his wife gave birth to a baby boy this morning.
The 28-year-old Manchester City midfielder flew back to the UK for the birth straight after starting last Thursday's defeat to Belgium.
Delph, who earns £90,000 a week, said he 'felt every bit of emotion' as he watched his teammates' dramatic victory over Colombia last night on TV in Britain.
Delph posted a picture on Instagram of him on a plane heading back to Russia this afternoon.
Just ten hours later at 7.52am this morning, his wife Natalie gave birth to a baby girl – a sister to his other daughters Sophia, aged five, and three-year-old Aleya.
Delph posted a picture on Instagram of him on a plane heading back to Russia this afternoon, saying: 'I've just experienced the most amazing 24 hours.
England footballer Delph, 28, is pictured with his wife Natalie in Manchester in 2015.
'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 7.52am, 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.'
Bradford-born Delph previously said England manager Gareth Southgate had 'been fantastic' in letting him head home until his wife gave birth.
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