Watch: Arsenal and Sweden star Ilestedt announces pregnancy

Amanda Ilestedt of Arsenal Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images 

Arsenal and Sweden centre-half Amanda Ilestedt is pregnant with her first child and will take a break from football, her club has announced.

Ilestedt will continue to train with Arsenal but will not be available to play until after the birth of her child.

The Swede signed for Arsenal from PSG last June, then went on to star at the World Cup, scoring four goals as Sweden reached the semi-final, knocking out USA along the way.

A special moment as @AmandaIlestedt reveals that she's expecting her first child 👶❤️ pic.twitter.com/pPuot2VPVV

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A statement from Arsenal read: "We are delighted to share the happy news that Amanda Ilestedt is expecting her first child.

"Amanda is doing well and we are supporting her closely throughout this new and exciting journey.

"Amanda will continue to undertake light training activities and keep in close contact with our medical team as her pregnancy progresses, but will not now be available for selection until after she has given birth.

"Everybody at Arsenal would like to send our warm congratulations to Amanda and her partner Rainer ahead of the new arrival."