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Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean has revealed he has been diagnosed with autism at the age of 33 - having undergone tests after noticing similar traits in his daughter, who has the condition too.
McClean - now playing for Wigan Athletic - said he had gone on 'a bit of a journey' before receiving a formal diagnosis.
The winger, who has 98 caps for Ireland, has been helping his daughter Willow-Ivy understand her disorder and learning about it alongside her before deciding to get an assessment himself.
Having been officially diagnosed with autism, McClean has now taken to Instagram to share the news during autism awareness week, taking the opportunity to discuss how he has helped Willow-Ivy navigate the condition - saying he decided to go public to help her.
'As you all know, my daughter Willow-Ivy is autistic,' he wrote alongside a picture of himself posing with her.
James McClean has revealed he has been diagnosed with autism - after noticing similarities with his daughter, who also has the condition
In a statement on Instagram, the Republic of Ireland star said he was going public to help Willow-Ivy cope with the disorder
The 33-year-old said he had been on 'a bit of a journey' before receiving his formal diagnosis
