Joe Cole holds daughter after Chelsea star becomes father for first time

Wrapped protectively in a blanket, this is the first glimpse of Joe and Carly Cole since the arrival of their baby daughter.The proud parents took their newborn home today, four days after she was born at a private London hospital.Laden with flowers, cards, balloons and gifts, the first-time parents seemed a bit overwhelmed as they struggled to fit their belongings in the car. Proud parents: Joe and Carly Cole head home from hospital with their newborn daughter in London todayWrapped up warm: Carly covers her charge with a blanketCarly, 25, gave birth early on Thursday evening to her 6lb 3oz daughter at The Portland Hospital inLondon, following a 16-hour labour.In an interview in November former fitnesstrainer Carly said they were thinking of calling their daughter Scarlett.However, a source close to the couple said they have yet to decide on a name.'It was a long labour but Carly is fine,' the source told Hello! magazine. Proud: Carly carries a fluffy toy for her baby There she is: Carly checks everything is stored correctly in the car before climbing insideWith Chelsea star Cole's future at the club currently up inthe air, the new baby could be starting her life in a northern city,with Manchester United and Liverpool both interested in signing themidfielder.Cole, 28, is in negotiations with manager Carlo Ancelotti to extend hiscontract, which is up at the end of thissummer, with the Premiership side. Joe Cole 'must do better', says Chelsea manager Carlo AncelottiJoe Cole: I've got to prove myself again at Chelsea, but that doesn't scare me - I've been doing that since I was 16CHELSEA FC

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