Wayne Rooney apologises for 'unforgivable lack of judgement' after admitting drink driving charge
The Everton forward admitted the charge after he was arrested in Cheshire last month
Last updated 18th Sep 2017
Wayne Rooney has apologised for an 'unforgivable lack of judgement' after admitting a charge of drink driving
The Everton striker has been handed a two year driving ban, and ordered to perfofm 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12 month community order
Rooney n was stopped by police when driving a woman's black Volkswagen Beetle in Wilmslow, Cheshire, at 2am on September 1.
Rooney, 31, was later arrested and bailed and on today he entered his guilty plea at Stockport Magistrates' Court.
Wearing a blue suit with his hands in his pockets, he walked into the court building accompanied by a small entourage.
Rooney's wife, Coleen, announced last month that she is is expecting the couple's fourth child.
He was given a warm welcome at Old Trafford on his return to former club Manchester United on Sunday but it ended in disappointment with a 4-0 defeat for Everton
In a statement following today's hearing Rooney said: "Following today's court hearing I want publicly to apologise for my unforgivable lack of judgement 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."