PHIL FODEN is flying back to the UK for the birth of his third child.
But the playmaker is expected to be back with the England squad ahead of their last 16 clash on Sunday.
Phil Foden already has two kids with Rebecca Cooke Credit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & Events
The England star left camp today
Rebecca is the Man City ace’s childhood sweetheart Credit: PA
Foden has jetted back to the UK Credit: Getty
He left camp today over a family matter and SunSport understands it was to be with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, who has been expecting their third child.
Foden, 24, and his childhood sweetheart enjoyed a lavish baby shower in April.
The Manchester City star and Rebecca, 22, posed for a cute snap with their two kids Ronnie, four, and True, one, in hand.
Rebecca tends to keep out of the spotlight and has her Instagram account set to private.
She has been spotted joining England’s Wags at tournaments in the past.
Foden started all three of England’s Group C matches against Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.
Many fans are calling for him to move into the No10 position behind Harry Kane.
It is the second successive tournament an England player has been forced to fly home for a personal matter.
Foden and Rebecca have been dating for years
She has watched Foden in action at the Euros and World CupCredit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs Senegal
Raheem Sterling left the camp at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after his home was burgled.
He later returned to the squad and came off the bench in the 2-1 defeat to France.
England fans want Foden to play more centrally
England fans spotted a fuming Foden “going mad” at Kieran Trippier during England’s drab draw with Slovenia.
While footballer of the year Foden has not made as much of a splash as he would like on the field, he has enjoyed success off it in Germany.
The keen angler has made the most of the lakes at the Weimarer Land Spa and Golf resort where the Three Lions are situated.
He told FA show Lions’ Den: “I’ve had a little bit of time to go fishing, so it’s been nice.
“(I’ve caught) some big ‘uns, yeah! I’ve caught some nice fish.”
Foden hasn’t been able to make the impact he would have liked
Foden and Rebecca threw a lavish baby shower
The couple threw a blue-themed shower – but didn’t reveal the sex of the unborn tot