Dion Dublin paid an emotional tribute to his late father as he received a legacy cap from the Football Association at Villa Park on Saturday. The former Aston Villa striker, who made four appearances for England, was presented with a red velvet cap ahead of England's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.
Speaking to ITV, Dublin said: 'Dad, this is for you. He would have been proud, he would have driven me here like he had for most of my trials. Lost him on Monday and it has been a tough week.' Dublin had announced his father's death on social media earlier this week, posting a heartfelt message alongside a picture of them sharing a drink.
Dublin is the youngest of five siblings, with older sister Carmen and brothers Eddie, Clem and Ash. The FA's legacy cap programme celebrates every player's place in England's history, with each cap bearing a unique number corresponding to the order of their debut for the national team since 1872.
Dublin was one of 12 former Villa and England players to receive the recognition before the match. England secured an underwhelming victory against Andorra, with an own goal and a Declan Rice header sealing the win.
