Adam Johnson back in court on child sex charges

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has appeared in court again ahead of his child sex offences trial later this month.

The 28-year-old has previously denied three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16 and a further charge of grooming.

The England international's trial will begin on August 24, with today's hearing dealing with legal rulings ahead of the trial.

Johnson was arrested in March and initially suspended by Sunderland before returning to action later in the season.