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Lauryn Goodman reveals 'sad decision' she made to protect Kyle Walker's son

22 June 2024 , 12:08
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Kairo wore an England shirt with his father
Kairo wore an England shirt with his father's number and the name 'Daddy'

LAURYN Goodman has revealed the "sad decision" she made to protect Kyle Walker's son Kairo at the England match.

The 33-year-old influencer and reality TV star took the four-year-old to Frankfurt to watch his vice-captain father play against Denmark on Thursday.

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Lauryn and Kairo in Frankfurt before the England gameCredit: Splash
Kyle visited Annie and his children with her following the match, which Lauryn wanted to avoid
Kyle visited Annie and his children with her following the match, which Lauryn wanted to avoidCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) - Denmark vs England
Lauryn and Kai before the match had started
Lauryn and Kai before the match had startedCredit: Splash
Walker played in the one all draw after England put in a lacklustre performance against the Danes
Walker played in the one all draw after England put in a lacklustre performance against the DanesCredit: Getty

Kairo wore a Three Lions shirt with "Daddy" and the number two on the back as the boy waved an England flag as he cheered on the Three Lions.

But Lauryn has now revealed to the Daily Mail that she and Kairo left the stadium five minutes before the end of the match to avoid an awkward situation.

Lauryn said: "We left five minutes early to avoid Kairo being upset and confused that his daddy went over to his siblings but not him,"

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"It would have been so sad for him and I wasn't going to risk that."

She said the experience had been the "best day ever" but there had been an undercurrent of sadness.

Lauryn said: "It made me so emotional because it's like Kairo doesn't understand what his dad has done yet."

She claimed earlier this month that Kyle had offered her tickets to the matches, something his team have vehemently denied.

Lauryn alleged that Kyle made the promise to Kairo because the youngster missed the 2022 World Cup.

A spokeswoman for Kyle previously said: "Kyle categorically denies ever having invited Lauryn, or a member of her family, to the Euros."

But Lauryn said she was determined to take her children to Germany for the Euros so they could support their dad.

The tot received lots of attention including a Danish fan who said hello as they walked to the stadium.

Lauryn posted messages of support she received from supportive fans which praised her for being a good mother for the act.

One read: "The fact you put yourself in that situation to give him that experience shows the mama you are!! Amazing."

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Another person wrote: "Kairo should one million percent be at those games.

Annie Kilner, who shares four children with the footballer, was also there to show her support
Annie Kilner, who shares four children with the footballer, was also there to show her support
She later posted messages of support that fans had sent her
She later posted messages of support that fans had sent herCredit: Instagram
Lauryn claims Kyle promised to take Kairo to watch him play, which the footballer vehemently denies
Lauryn claims Kyle promised to take Kairo to watch him play, which the footballer vehemently deniesCredit: Splash

"I hope you know how amazing you are and proud you should be. Shame on the rest of the world for thinking differently."

While a third person said: "You are a wonderful role model to both your children and they know that now but they will truly understand and appreciate it as they get older."

The Three Lions drew one all with the Danes on Thursday after a lacklustre performance.

Annie Kilner, Kyle's wife and mum to four of his boys, sat with other wives and girlfriends while Lauryn sat in a different part of the stadium.

One source close to Annie said Lauryn is seen as a bit of a trouble maker, chancer and blagger.

The source close to Annie said: "Lauryn is seen as a bit of a troublemaker and Annie's worst nightmare was running into her.

"There was talk of Lauryn's seats being less than 100 metres away. Annie wants absolutely nothing to do with her.

"The security team were aware of Lauryn's presence and were primed to make sure she couldn't get anywhere near the Wags' area.

"Lauryn is a blagger and a chancer, and they were worried she might be able to talk her way in.

"But given the sensitivities around it, she was kept well away."

Lauryn was spotted in the crowd during the match
Lauryn was spotted in the crowd during the matchCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) - Denmark vs England
Lauryn claimed earlier this month that Kyle had offered her tickets to the matches
Lauryn claimed earlier this month that Kyle had offered her tickets to the matchesCredit: Splash
Lauryn took son Kairo to watch his father play in Frankfurt
Lauryn took son Kairo to watch his father play in FrankfurtCredit: Splash

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