A court docket case towards England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped almost a 12 months after she pleaded not responsible to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.
The 20-year-old Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper was charged with possession of a Class C drug on 18 June final 12 months after an investigation by Better Manchester Police.
In July, Keating appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court docket alongside her mom Nicola Keating, 48, who additionally denied the identical offence, and each have been granted unconditional bail.
Better Manchester Police has confirmed the case has been discontinued.
In an announcement given solely to BBC Sport, Keating stated: “I am relieved the costs have been dropped. As I’ve all the time stated, I did nothing unsuitable.
“It has been a tough time, however I’ve all the time recognized the reality. Now I am simply wanting ahead to focusing absolutely on the Euros and spending time with my household.”
Nitrous oxide was made a Class C drug underneath the Misuse of Medicine Act in November 2023.
Possession with the intention of wrongfully inhaling it for a psychoactive impact grew to become an offence, however it’s nonetheless doable to make use of the fuel for legit causes, similar to in catering or ache aid throughout labour.
Keating has not made an look for England’s senior group but however is a part of the 23-player squad chosen to compete at Euro 2025 subsequent month.
She grew to become the youngest participant to win the Girls’s Tremendous League Golden Glove award final 12 months, after retaining 9 clear sheets in 22 league video games.
