Adam Johnson has not been included in Sunderland's squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light.

The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and a charge of grooming on Wednesday.

He is due to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court on Friday on two counts of sexual activity with a child, which he denies.

The midfielder had been playing while on bail.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce confirmed Johnson's omission from the squad at his pre-match news conference on Thursday afternoon.

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