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Faye Johnson has defended her brother since he was locked up in March 2016 for sexual activity with a 15-year-old.

But Faye today took to Twitter, referring to her own son Lucas.

She said: "I remember two and a half years ago I said that @lucas11johno would be in year three when @a.johnson came home!

"I now have a year three child and the countdown is on till my brother is home.

"Six months to go."

She followed the text with smiley face and love heart emojis.

The ex-Manchester City star was found guilty two years ago of one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old Sunderland fan.

Johnson, 31, had previously admitted grooming the girl and one charge of sexual activity and was jailed for six years.

(Image: FACEBOOK/FAYE JOHNSON/PA)

(Image: FACEBOOK/FAYE JOHNSON) (Image: FACEBOOK/FAYE JOHNSON)

The midfielder, who has also played for England, isn't eligible for automatic parole until March 2019.

Faye has spoken up in support of her shamed brother before.

In April, while wishing son Lucas a happy sixth birthday, Faye tweeted: "Seven years ago the most adorable little boy came into my life!

"Happy birthday Lucas. This time next year uncle Adam will be celebrating with us.."

(Image: GETTY)

(Image: TWITTER/F11AYE)

(Image: GETTY)

This comes after she took to social media to say she can't wait for Johnson to come home so they can go on a "boozy night out" together.

While last Christmas, Faye claimed that her brother would be "home by this time next year".

Posting a pic of her preparing to go out near her home in County Durham, she said she was excited for the winger to join her.

It was recently claimed Johnson could be offered coaching work when he leaves prison.