Sunderland's Adam Johnson will NOT play for them during court case after admitting child sex offences

The England international winger will be removed from footballing duties pending the outcome of an anticipated two-week trial starting on Friday

Trial: Johnson outside Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday

 Adam Johnson will not play for Sunderland this weekend after admitting two child sex offences.

Winger Johnson will be removed from footballing duties pending the outcome of an anticipated two-week trial that will start on Friday.

He denies two further charges of sexual activity with a child.

Last week, Black Cats manager Sam Allardyce said Johnson would be available to play on during the court case.

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But it is understood the 28-year-old won’t be selected to face Manchester United in the lunchtime kick-off at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

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Sunderland are refusing to comment on former England and Manchester City winger Johnson’s continued employment until legal hearings are concluded.

At Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a 15 year old girl, and another of grooming.

The maximum sentence for the offences he has admitted to is two years and six months in jail.