The FA have charged Burnley striker Andre Gray for homophobic tweets made four years ago.

Gray, 25, issued an apology on Saturday evening after social media posts he made when he was a non-league player four years ago resurfaced in the aftermath of his strike against Liverpool at Turf Moor.

In one tweet, Gray had written: "Is it me or are there gays everywhere? #Burn #Die #Makesmesick"

An FA statement read: "Burnley's Andre Gray has been charged with misconduct in respect of social media comments made between 9 January 2012 and 11 March 2012.

"It is alleged the comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3(1).

"It is further alleged that these breaches include reference to an "aggravating factor", namely, sexual orientation and/or gender and/or colour and/or race contrary to FA Rule E3(2).

"The player has until 6pm on Wednesday 31 August 2016 to respond to the charge."

Gray could now face a fine and a possible suspension from the governing body despite pleading for forgiveness three days ago.