Norwich City skipper Russell Martin became a father and scored an equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, all within a space of 24 hours.

The 29-year-old had to leave the team hotel prior to the game against the Reds to attend to his son's birth, and he then flew back just in time to make the Canaries' game against the Reds.

To cap off an already wonderful weekend, Martin scored a clever leveller in the 61st minute to give his side a share of the points.

Martin explained to Sky Sports: "I had to go home from the hotel last night about 11pm. I made it for the birth of my son this morning and then shot back up on the plane with the directors and the owners.

"Got here (Anfield) late and we've ended up getting a great point and I've scored - it's a fantastic day, an emotional day and I'm delighted."