Fletcher Banned For Six Games For Homophobic Slur

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has apologised for utilizing a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.

The England Under-19 international, boy of United fable Darren Fletcher, was shown a reddish paper successful nan 62nd infinitesimal of a 5-2 EFL Trophy conclusion by Barnsley successful October.

At nan clip it was not clear what had prompted nan decision.

However, nan Football Association has now confirmed that Fletcher, 18, was sent disconnected for calling an force "gay boy" and that he has admitted nan charge.

"I americium genuinely sorry for nan violative connection I utilized successful nan power of nan moment," said Fletcher.