Theo Walcott to become father during next summer's World Cup

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Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has announced that he is expecting his first child with wife Melanie Slade, with the due date possibly clashing with the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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The childhood sweethearts tied the knot at Castello di Vincigliata in Italy in June after getting engaged on New Year's Eve.

A post on Walcott's Facebook page read: "Me & Mel are happy to confirm we are expecting our first child, which is due early next summer.

"We are both very excited at such happy news just a few months after getting married. We are really looking forward to becoming parents."

The timing of his baby arrival may be a little awkward for the 24-year-old, though.

It is likely the England forward will be in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, which kicks off on June 12.

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