‘I’ll stay out of Liam’s international future unless he ever wants my advice – then I’ll give it to him and him only’ Rory Delap on the guidance he gives his son Liam

Liam Delap scored for Chelsea during their recent pre-season fixtures at Stamford Bridge.

For most parents of young players looking to make their way in the game, they will be there offer their unconditional support, encouragement, and plenty of lifts to training.

But for ex-players with children, they are also able to pass on their experience in the game, as they will usually know only too well that the path to becoming a future superstar is full of twists, turns and bumps in the road,