Nathan Dyer dedicated his goal at Wigan Athletic to "miracle baby" daughter Ataliyah, after a difficult few weeks for the Swansea City winger and his young family.

Baby Ataliyah was born via emergency C-section a few weeks ago, following concerns over her position in the womb and her heart rate.

She was in intensive care for a few weeks after her birth, but has thankfully made a recovery.

And Dyer was delighted to be able to mark the good news of his “little miracle” by sweeping the Swans into the lead on their way to victory at the DW Stadium, celebrating by sticking his thumb in his mouth in a nod to the new arrival in the household.

The experienced winger spoke warmly of the strength shown by his family, and the support he received from everyone at Swansea City in being given the time to fully focus on matters at home rather than on the field.

“That goal is dedicated to our miracle baby – my little princess Ataliyah”, said the 31-year-old.

“She was born five weeks early. My wife was transferred to Prince Charles Hospital from Singleton because her waters had gone very early. She was in hospital for about four weeks before we had the baby.