Sunderland's Johnson could play against Stoke


Liverpool's Jordan Henderson (L) challenges Sunderland's Adam Johnson during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England January 10, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson, who has been charged with four alleged offences related to sex with an under-age girl, could play against Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday if he is in the right frame of mind, manager Dick Advocaat said.

The 27-year-old Johnson was on Thursday charged with one alleged offence of sexual grooming, and three of sexual activity with a child.

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