World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been charged with drink driving after being stopped by police in central London.

The France and Tottenham captain, 31, is due to appear in court next month.

He was arrested and subsequently charged after being stopped by police in Gloucester Place at around 2.10am this morning.

The 31-year-old has been ordered to appear at Westminster magistrates court on September 11.

The Metropolitan Police said: “A man has been charged following a routine patrol stop in Gloucester Place, W1.

“Hugo Lloris, 31, of East Finchley, was charged with drink driving on Friday, 24 August.

“He has been bailed to return to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 September.”

Spurs face Manchester United in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Monday evening.