The Football Association have charged Ravel Morrison over 'homophobic' comments he made on Twitter earlier this month.

The former Manchester United youngster sparked controversy after he threatened a user on the social networking site with an offensive term relating to a person's sexual orientation.

Morrison tweeted: "Crack head ? Go suck out u little faggot your a guy that talks if u see me you try slap me I'm in manchester every week."

While the 19-year-old claimed that his outburst was the result of receiving racial abuse on Twitter, the English governing body have chosen to punish the promising midfielder.

The FA has charged Morrison for "use of abusive and/or insulting words including a reference to a person's sexual orientation".

Morrison has until 4pm on Friday to accept or appeal the charge.