PREGNANT PAUSE OK, DELPH TOLD

FABIAN DELPH has been assured family is “more important” than the World Cup.

England boss Gareth Southgate allowed Delph (below) to go home to be with wife Natalie, who is expecting their third child.

The midfielder hopes to be back in time for the clash with Colombia, but Southgate said: “Some things in life are more important than football. His wife is due to go into labour. This is a big tournament, but family is more important.

“At times like this, players who are family-orientated should be supported by us. I can’t speak highly enough of his character around the group, but his focus should be with his family at this time.”