Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury apologised for the red card that cost England in their first game at the under-21 European Championships against France.

Despite taking the lead in the game through a Phil Foden goal, England were pegged back and lost 2-1 after a red card from Choudhury.

The 21-year-old was sent off for a bad tackle on Jonathan Bamba, which left the latter needing medical attention at a hospital. Bamba will miss the rest of the tournament with a bruise on his ankle.

Choudhury said to reporters after the game: "I just want to let everyone know that I know I have let them down. I just want to get that message out there and really apologise.

"I remember that the ball was there to be won but, honestly, watching back it looked like I was over-aggressive. It wasn't malicious and I didn't want to hurt him whatsoever.

"I saw the ball and tried to take it but I mistimed it. I don't think I have ever felt worse in my footballing career than I do right now. I have let the lads down, I have let the country down. I understand playing at this level comes with a certain pressure."