Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury has apologised after a series of offensive historic Twitter posts came to light.

The 21-year-old had been in the spotlight for a series of Tweets from 2013 and 2014 - when Choudhury was 15 and 16 years old - which were revealed over the weekend.

One tweet included a racial reference, another was critical of women's football, while Choudhury also tweeted that he 'didn't feel sorry' for people who committed self-harm or took their own life.

In a statement released to Press Association Sport, he said: "I've learned a lot as a person in my early years as a professional - certainly enough to know that some of the thoughtless comments I have made in the past are both hurtful and offensive.

"They do not represent my true beliefs. I'm deeply sorry to anyone I have offended - both at the time and since they've been recirculated.

"I've grown up a lot since then and learned a lot about life, but I accept that I have to take responsibility for the comments I have made in the past and will be a better, wiser person for it."

A Leicester spokesman said: "Hamza's approach to addressing the matter and the remorse he has expressed shows the maturity he has developed in the years that have passed since the comments were made.

"He now has a far greater understanding of the impact his words and behaviour can have and is committed to using that influence in the positive, respectful and accepting manner his more recent growth has demonstrated."

The England Under-21 international will not be subject to any further disciplinary action.

He made his first start under boss Brendan Rodgers on Sunday, impressing in the 3-0 win over Arsenal.

He has made 19 appearances for the Foxes - 10 this season - having come through the club's youth system.

Choudhury was called into the England Under-21 squad for friendlies with Poland and Germany last month ahead of Euro 2019 in Italy and San Marino in June.