Manchester City star Phil Foden has issued an apology after he was sent home from international duty with England.
Foden and national team-mate Mason Greenwood were axed from Gareth Southgate's squad after they were found to have breached rules surrounding COVID-19 guidance while in Iceland over the weekend.
Icelandic media published stills and a short video of girls in a hotel room with the pair from Sunday. Foden and Greenwood will now miss England's match against Denmark on Tuesday night.
Now, after being criticised by both his club and the FA, the City youngster has released a statement on his social media channels.
He said: "Following the story which has emerged today regarding my actins in Iceland, I want to make a full apology.
"I apologise to Gareth Southgate, to my England team mates, to the staff, supporters, and also my Club and my family.
"When I was called up by Gareth for these games, my first reaction was that of immense pride. To pull on that short for the senior team in my England debut was an incredible privilege.
"I am a young player with a lot to learn, but I am aware of the huge responsibility I have in representing Manchester City and England at this level.
"On this occasion I made a poor decision and my behaviour didn't meet the standards expected of me.
"I breached COVID-19 protocols put in place to protect myself and my England colleagues. As a consequence I will now miss the opportunity to travel to Denmark with the squad, and that hurts.
"I will learn a valuable lesson from this error in judgment and I wish Gareth and the team good luck this week."
