16:21 EDT, 9 May 2021
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A former Manchester United player was arrested by police for being drunk in his car outside the home of his girlfriend, a court heard.
The winger, who played for the Old Trafford club alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, was found at the wheel of his Audi, nearly three times over the limit, outside Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe’s house at about 3.15am.
And according to The Sun a court was told Eagles, who also played for Burnley and Bolton Wanderers, had gone to sleep after getting no answer at her home.
Ex Man United footballer Chris Eagles, pictured behind the wheel of his Audi, denies the charges