England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been hit with a fine and points after pleading guilty to a speeding offence.
Grealish, who did not appear at court, was caught speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year.
The 28-year-old midfielder, of Barnt Green, Worcestershire, pleaded guilty through his solicitor and was given five penalty points.
He was also ordered to pay £110 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £266, leaving him with a total bill of £1,042.
The court was told Grealish was caught speeding by a mobile speed camera on Station Road, Wythall, while driving a Range Rover Sport on the morning of 17 July 2023.
A charge of failing to give information to the police relating to the identification of the driver was withdrawn.
His barrister, John Dye, said of his client: “Mr Grealish means no discourtesy by not attending.
“I am instructed to enter a guilty plea on his behalf in relation to speeding.”
After confirming that the maximum penalty for the offence was £1,000, reduced to £666 after a guilty plea, Mr Dye told the court: “He can afford to pay that figure.
“I am asked to apologise on his behalf. It was a mistake.”
