Published: 03:39 EST, 1 January 2024 | Updated: 03:53 EST, 1 January 2024

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]]]]>]]>Dwight McNeil's partner Megan Sharpley has told of her health struggles in an emotional New Year's Instagram post.

Posting a photograph of herself in hospital, Sharpley revealed she'd 'undergone urgent open surgery and lost an organ or two.'

She also praised the Everton star, 24, as an 'amazing human being' for looking after her.

'Dwight, you held my hand every time the bad news came, you reminded me how strong I was and how it was all going to be okay,' Sharpley wrote.

'You dressed me, you washed me, you carried me, you fed me, you injected me, you juggled all your commitments whilst supporting me and never complained.

Megan Sharpley, the girlfriend of Everton midfielder Dwight McNeil, has revealed her struggles with ill health during 2023 in a New Year's Instagram post

'You slept by my hospital bed and kept me giggling even when the world felt like it was ending. You are the most amazing human being.

'Now let's leave the super tough times in 2023 and let's go and take on forever. Another year utterly in love - I am blessed.'

McNeil shared the post on his Instagram account, writing 'we a team, I love you little one.'

In an earlier post on New Year's Eve, Sharply wrote: 'As a New Year is within sight, I pray for all the two things I've learnt to appreciate the most- health and happiness.

'From start to finish this year has been mentally and physically exhausting. Ending the year this last week, undergoing urgent open surgery and losing an organ or two only seems fitting.

'I know people have questions, which I'll share in time, most I don't have the answers to just yet, only that I'm not on the journey to recovery (take 2) and hoping for a result of full health.

'But know this, I stand in faith that whatever 2024 has in store for me I know I will be strong enough to own it, overcome it and hopefully... enjoy it.'

McNeil replied to the post: 'Proud of you mooster.'

McNeil has been a mainstay for Everton this season, playing in all three Christmas fixtures

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Toffees fans rushed to wish the couple all the best for 2024.

One wrote: 'To be able to put in the level of performances he has done, play with a smile on his face whilst striving to not let his partner, his supporters and his club down is just mind blowing.

McNeil on the ball during Everton's 3-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux on Saturday

Another said: 'You never really understand what others are going through, I hope her recovery is quick and their 24 is full of love and laughter.'

One wrote: 'What a guy! That's what it's all about thought, being there for your partners through the rough and the smooth. But on top of that he's gone away and performed for us. Brilliant - deserves massive credit.'

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