Adam Johnson has been stripped of his 12 England caps

Former Sunderland player has been sentenced to six years in prison in relation to sexual activity with a minor

Adam Johnson arriving at court for sentencing (GETTY IMAGES)

Adam Johnson has been stripped of his 12 England caps, the disgraced footballer's defence team revealed today.

The former Sunderland player was today sentenced to six years in prison for two counts of sexual activity with a minor and also grooming the same girl.

Speaking at Bradford Crown Court prior to the sentencing, Johnson's barrister Orlando Pownall QC said: "He has lost a lucrative career he will never be able to retrieve. He has been stripped of his England caps. He has been made the subject of national humiliation and these are all aspects of punishment that arise from his pleas and conviction."

Johnson made his England debut as a 22-year-old back in 2010, coming on as a substitute during their 3-1 win over Mexico.

He would make 12 appearances for the Three Lions in total, with his final appearance coming against the Netherlands, at Wembley, in 2012. He scored two goals for England.