Dan James completes dream day with Leeds United success as celebrations are followed by helicopter ride to Fulham - YEP 21/9/21
Tuesday evening's Carabao Cup victory at Fulham capped the perfect day for Leeds United winger Dan James - after becoming a dad to a baby boy.
By Lee Sobot
The winger's girlfriend gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday
lunchtime as the couple became parents and James spent a few hours in
Manchester following the birth of their child.
The 23-year-old then flew to Craven Cottage by helicopter
and played a starring a role as Marcelo Bielsa's Whites progressed to the
fourth round of the Carabao Cup on penalties.
After a goalless draw, Leeds held their nerve to win 6-5 on
spot kicks, James strutting up to take his penalty after a memorable day and
scoring in style.