The Football Association has released a statement condemning the actions of Adam Johnson after he was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child.
The former Sunderland winger, who made 12 appearances for England, had pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual activity with a child and a further count of grooming.
He denied two more serious charges, and while he was cleared of one of them, the jury at Bradford Crown Court reached a majority verdict of guilty on the other to leave the 28-year-old facing up to ten years in prison.
"Adam Johnson's conduct in this case is to be condemned. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family as they look to rebuild their lives after this traumatic ordeal," read the FA's statement.
"The FA's safeguarding team spoke with the club in April 2015. Sunderland confirmed Adam Johnson did not have any roles with the club involving a position of trust with children and was not involved in their community schemes.
"The FA now awaits the sentencing hearing and the final decision of the court in this matter. No further comment will be made on the case pending this hearing and decision."
Johnson last played for England in 2012, but was allowed to play on with Sunderland until the weekend before his trial began last month.
Barney Corkhill
