
The 28-year-old Sunderland winger is set to appear at Bradford Crown Court today following allegations of sexual activity with a girl under 16.
He was accompanied to court with his girlfriend Stacey Flounders
The footballer, who has earned 12 caps for his country, has previously denied three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming.
The defendant, from Castle Eden, County Durham, had his case moved from Durham.
Born in Sunderland, he began his career at Middlesbrough before moving to Manchester City and then to Sunderland for £10 million in 2012.
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