2 days Ago By Diarmuid OCarroll
PHIL FODEN temporarily departing Euro 2024 to witness the birth of his child had Irish fans recalling a memorable Roy Keane one-liner. The Manchester City star , 24, and his partner Rebecca Cooke, welcomed their third child yesterday . Foden has started all three of England's matches at Euro 2024 thus far.
He left the Three Lions camp on Wednesday to be there for the birth of his third child. Rebecca gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday, with England star Foden by her side. He has since returned to the England camp and could be in contention to play in the round of 16 on Sunday.
Gareth Southgate's side will take on Slovakia in Schalke . The news of Foden leaving the camp and questions from fans about his availability for Sunday's game reminded Irish football fans of an infamous Roy Keane interview during his time as Republic of Ireland assistant manager. The former Man Utd icon was questioned about whether the arrival of Robbie Keane's child would hinder the striker's participation in Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifiers against Germany and Poland.
He responded by saying: “Yes, why wouldn’t he be? He didn’t have the baby. "Unless he’s breastfeeding he should be all right.” Fans have been sharing the clip online, which has garnered a mixed response.
One commented "Classic Roy Keane. Watch Foden walk back into the starting 11 on Sunday despite not training all week. Another added: "Just like Sterling in the World Cup (different circumstances, but still not trained).
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