Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson will appear in court today accused of crashing his sports car into a cyclist while drink-driving.
Gibson, 27, is alleged to have been behind the wheel of his black Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo car when it hit the bike before driving away.
The Everton star is alleged to have then pulled into a petrol station nearby and collided with a petrol pump.
Police were called and charged the Premier League footballer with driving without due care and attention, driving with excess alcohol and failing to stop after a road traffic collision, near his home in Altrincham, Cheshire, on the evening of August 16.
Gibson began his career at Manchester United before joining Everton for around £1m in 2012, but his career has been ravaged by injuries.
He is currently out of action due to a groin injury.
Gibson will appear at Trafford Magistrates’ Court later today.