Adam Johnson ‘stripped of England caps’, his defence team reveals

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Ex-Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has been stripped of his England caps, his defence team has informed the court.

The 28-year-old has been sentenced to six years in jail following sexual activity with a child and grooming, at Bradford Crown Court today.

Speaking to the court, Johnson’s QC Orlando Pownall revealed that the 28-year-old had been stripped of his international caps.

“[He has]lost a lucrative career", said Pownall. "He has been stripped of his England caps. He has become the subject of national humiliation".

Johnson made his England debut as a 22-year-old back in 2010, coming on as a substitute during their 3-1 win over Mexico.

He would go on to win 12 caps for his country, scoring twice. He final appearance was against the Netherlands, at Wembley, in 2012.

The FA were unavailable to comment at the time of publication.

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