Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.
The Sunderland footballer appeared in court on Wednesday morning.
The 28-year-old was charged in August, accused with three counts of sexual activity with a child.
He has pleaded guilty to one count and also pleaded guilty to one count of grooming. Johnson has denied two other counts of sexual activity with a child.
Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to kissing a 15-year-old schoolgirl after grooming her over the internet.
— Josh Halliday (@JoshHalliday) February 10, 2016
Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual activity with a child and one count of grooming…
— Will Unwin (@Will_Unwin) February 10, 2016