Fabian Delph is returning home for the birth of his third child just one day after playing for England in their defeat to Belgium.
The midfielder will then head back to Russia to rejoin up with the squad after his wife has given birth.
Delph got his first start of the World Cup against Belgium, having been used as a substitute in the 6-1 thrashing of Panama.
The 28-year-old knew he would have to travel back at some point with his wife due to give birth mid-tournament, but had always insisted it was family first and praised Gareth Southgate's handling of the situation.
'She's tough, she's a Yorkshire lass so she'll deal with it,' Delph said in May.
He added: '[England manager] Gareth Southgate has been fantastic. There's nothing more important than family to me - family always comes first and always will.'
England will face Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday night. Should they win that they would be back in action again the following Saturday for a quarter-final with Sweden or Switzerland.
actaios
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congratulations
Cudabcmz
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Congrate on becoming a farther. God greatest gift, pls just take care of ur baby and stay home. Cos England will be joining U after this game. ๐๐๐ค
Danistz
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congrats fabian
SirGwin10
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congratulations for the new born baby.
puddenoy
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is it out to qout final
Nana31
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Pray England has not crashed out of the world cup bfor he returns to the team
Primoroy
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I know I'm biased but Delph is really one of the most likeable players on the sqaud
bluesgay
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Lad plans wifes pregnancy to get paternity during world cup. Genius!
macadam
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And stocking up on Yorkshire tea Iโm sure.
LoveHardy
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Hopefully he's not the only thing coming home
runaway
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Based on his performances so far he should stay at home. Quite possibly our worst player so far
useless
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Do the country a favour stay at home.
PMAM
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The lad gave it his best but fell a little short.
Galalook
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Did he actually play against Belgium - I saw him during the National Anthem - did he leave straight afterwards because he's wasn't on the pitch!
osakalim
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Let's be honest, he was pretty daft to get his wife pregnant 9 months before a world Cup wasn't he.
unclein
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I'd say just stay in England.
Postman
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Don't worry lad you stay with your family, England will be better off
Luclike
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Rather jonjo shelvey came back on the plane instead
freefell
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let him stay with him family he was pathetic yesterday.
yuyuyu
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Based on his performance against Belgium, probably more use to his wife and family over the next few weeks.
Khongsai86
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Her Name should be Bela๐๐๐
Boniva
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It will be a blessing if the child is born in Russia to help daddy score for his country to qualify for the next stage
ducbmnpuz
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How about a baby born after a defeat to Belgium you name him/her what?
JohnMc2018
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I think England got the best chance to enter the Semi-Final... Their probable opponents Sweden, columbia and switzerland are thought to be a weaker team. So they'd better take this chance.
England actually have a good chance
Mangheta
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I think England got the best chance to enter the Semi-Final... Their probable opponents Sweden, columbia and switzerland are thought to be a weaker team. So they'd better take this chance.
Romesdinho
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welcome to ur new born baby
stager
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Congrats man and if England should win this World Cup and your child happens to be a boy just name him Victor and if a baby girl Victoria. Congrats once again
mark1989kofi
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first thing first
Philchetz
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double blessings they're
khalidsco124
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congrat man
sunnysayus
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Congratulations to Delph.May the birth of tour child bring England good luck in this world cup.