Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder charged with drink-driving

Report says 29-year-old smashed his Range Rover in 'really nasty crash'

Drinkwater signed for Chelsea from league-winning Leicester City in 2016 for £35m (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea and England footballer Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink driving.

The 29-year-old was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday, Cheshire Police said.

He was released on unconditional bail and will appear in court next month.

A police spokesman said the player was arrested “following a one-vehicle incident” in Ashley Road, Mere.

The Sun reported that Mr Drinkwater crashed his Range Rover after a chav-themed charity party.

A source told the paper: ”It was a really nasty crash.”

In a statement, Cheshire Police said: “A 29-year-old from Nether Alderley has been charged with drink driving following an incident in Cheshire.

“Danny Drinkwater, of Bollington Lane, was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday 8 April following a one-vehicle collision on Ashley Road in Mere.

“He has been released on unconditional bail and is set to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 May.”

Mr Drinkwater signed for Chelsea from league-winning Leicester City in 2016 for £35m.

He has not featured under Italian manager Maurizio Sarri or played a competitive game in over a year.