Mason Greenwood apologises after quarantine breach

Footballer Mason Greenwood, who's from Bradford, insists he has learned a lesson after a breach of coronavirus regulations resulted in him being sent home from England duty.

The 18-year-old Manchester United striker and Manchester City's Phil Foden, 20, were both removed from Gareth Southgate's squad ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark after allegations emerged in the Icelandic media that the pair had spent time with two girls during the trip to Reykjavik, where both players made their senior debuts.

Southgate said it was a "very serious" breach of their bio-bubble in Copenhagen and the Football Association has launched a full investigation.

Greenwood said in a statement:

"Having now had the chance to reflect on what's happened, I can only apologise to everyone for the embarrassment I have caused,"

"It was irresponsible of me to break the Covid-19 protocols which are in place to protect players, staff and the public.

"In particular, I want to apologise to Gareth Southgate, for letting him down, when he had shown great trust in me.

"Playing for England was one of the proudest moments in my life and I only have myself to blame for this huge mistake.

"I promise my family, the fans, Manchester United and England that this is a lesson I will learn from."

On Monday United released a statement saying: