Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry was declared bankrupt, reports The Guardian. The ex-Blackburn, Manchester City and Rangers defender did not attend the brief hearing at Blackpool County Court when the formal bankruptcy order was granted by a judge.

The 45-year-old had applied for an Individual voluntary arrangement, to gradually pay off his debts.

But this was rejected by most of his creditors, the court was told by barrister Tim Gosling.

Mr Gosling was representing SpreadEx, an online betting firm, who Mr Hendry also owes money to.

No figures were given by the court as to what Mr Hendry is said to owe and no court documents were made available.

But it has been reported that Hendry faces a tax bill of more than £1m and owes thousands to other creditors.

Hendry was capped more than 50 times for Scotland.