Former England footballer Andy Carroll faces trial after indicating a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order.
The ex-Newcastle and Liverpool striker made the plea at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old, who currently plays for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge, played nine matches for England between 2010 and 2012, scoring twice, including one goal at Euro 2012.
District Judge Roy Brown bailed Carroll, and he will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4.
The judge told Carroll: “Your next appearance at court will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
“On that occasion, you will be asked to enter a plea. If it remains a not guilty plea, then arrangements will be made for a trial.”
Asked if he would like to sit rather than stand by a court clerk, Carroll said: “I’m ok, I’ll stand.”
Carroll began his professional career with Newcastle United before transferring to Liverpool for £35m in 2011, later playing for West Ham, Reading, and West Brom, among other teams.
