Mason Mount had even more cause for celebration after England kicked off their World Cup campaign with a dominant victory - as he met his niece for the first time in Qatar.
The Chelsea playmaker played 71 minutes and pulled the strings in midfield as the Three Lions thrashed Iran 6-2 on Monday. Adding to his delight shortly after full-time, Mount held Poppy, 3, in his arms.
His older sister, Stacey, lives in Australia and gave birth to his niece over three years ago, but the 23-year-old was unable to see that side of his family due to his jam-packed football schedule and the strict travel regulations implemented by the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
