Phil Foden has temporarily left England’s Euro 2024 base in Germany to return home due to a “pressing family matter,” the English Football Association said on Thursday. Minutes later, Fabrizio Romano reported that the player is expected to return to the England squad on Sunday and that he had returned home to be present for the birth of his third child.

Foden, who won Premier League player of the year accolades for his starring role in Manchester City’s title triumph this season, has started all three of England’s games at the tournament so far. The Manchester City player has returned home to be present for the birth of his third child, Fabrizio Romano has reported, and is expected to return to the England squad on Sunday.

Foden is just one of a number of England stars that have failed to replicate their club form at international level at the Euros.

Gareth Southgate’s men have progressed to the knockout stages at Group C winners but failed to live up to their hype as pre-tournament favourites in draws against Denmark and Slovenia after opening their campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia.

However, England have found themselves on the kinder side of the draw as they will avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal until the final if they progress that far.