James McClean joked that he would 'get a slap' from wife Erin if he complained about being tired following an eventful day on Monday.
The Derry man helped Wigan Athletic to a draw against Blackburn Rovers on Monday night, just hours after Erin gave birth to their baby daughter.
The couple now have three girls and a boy.
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Asked what kind of day he had, McClean told Sky Sports: "It has been a long day.
"But if I stood here and complained I would get a slap from my missus! She is the one who did all the hard work today, she has been absolutely brilliant.
"So that's four babies now, it has been a good day."
When the interviewer suggested the midfielder would be "outnumbered now" after the arrival of a third daughter, McClean joked: "I was outnumbered anyway, she's the boss.
"No, it is a special day. And to come here and get a result tops it off. So it has been a good day."
Wigan announced the McCleans' new arrival on social media, saying: "Welcomed a baby girl into the world earlier today... In the starting line-up tonight. James. McClean."
Responding to the tweet, Erin hilariously commented: "He owes me a week of night feeds for this."
She later added: "To be fair the midwives are better help. haha naw jk. He had me well earned in advance lol."
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