Wayne Rooney banned after admitting drink-driving
Former England football captain Wayne Rooney has appeared in court and admitted drink-driving.
He was arrested when police stopped a car in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in the early hours on 1 September.
The 31-year-old was banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order.
Rooney was also ordered to pay £170 when he appeared at Stockport Magistrates’ Court.
In a statement issued after the hearing Everton footballer said: “Following today’s court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgment in driving while over the legal limit. It was completely wrong.
“I have already said sorry to my family, my manager and chairman and everyone at Everton FC. Now I want to apologise to all the fans and everyone else who has followed and supported me throughout my career.
“Of course I accept the sentence of the court and hope that I can make some amends through my community service.”
The Liverpool-born player rejoined his boyhood club this summer, 13 years after leaving for Manchester United.
The father-of-three is also England’s record goalscorer.
Courtesy : BBC
Image captionWayne Rooney arriving at Stockport Magistrates Court
Image captionThe former Manchester United captain making his way into Stockport Magistrates Court