Adam Johnson has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual activity with an underage girl at Durham Crown Court.
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson appeared at court to deny charges of sexual activity with an underage girl.
The England international was charged with three counts of sexual activitiy with a girl under the age of 16 and one of sexual grooming in April.
Johnson was subsequently bailed following a hearing at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on May 18, and entered a not guilty plea to all charges at Durham Crown Court on Wednesday.
A trial is now set to begin on Aug.