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'Drink-driving is completely unacceptable' - Lloris apologises after arrest

Following his arrest in central London in the early hours of Friday, the Spurs goalkeeper and captain has issued a short statement about his actions

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has issued an apology after he was charged with drink-driving.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the goalkeeper was charged following a routine patrol stop in central London on Friday.

Lloris has been bailed to return to Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday September 11.

And the 31-year-old, who captained France to World Cup glory, responded to the charge in a short statement.

"I wish to apologise wholeheartedly to my family, the club, my team-mates, the manager and all of the supporters," Lloris said.