India, June 23 -- Belgian winger Jeremy Doku has successfully balanced his international football commitments with the birth of his first child, rejoining the national team on Tuesday evening in Seattle. Despite public scrutiny and speculation surrounding his brief departure from the camp, the Manchester City star managed to attend the birth of his son in London without missing a single match for his country. His return provides a massive boost to Belgium's camp as they prepare for a must-win group stage finale against New Zealand on June 26. The Manchester City star had missed Belgium's 0-0 draw against Iran on Sunday due to illness.

Doku's wife Shireen gave birth to a baby boy, named Praise, on Monday in London. According to a statemen...