John Terry's father caught dealing cocaine

THE father of England star John Terry today pleaded guilty to a charge of dealing cocaine.

Edward Terry, 56, of Chafford Hundred, Essex, admitted at Basildon Magistrates' Court to supplying a class A drug.

The court was told he supplied the drug to an undercover newspaper reporter in a winebar in Chafford Hundred in November last year.

Neil Saunders, for Terry, said his client had been "targeted" by journalists because he was John Terry's father.

Mr Saunders said his client was "embarrassed" because of the upset caused to his son.

Terry will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on June 1 and was released on bail.