BURNLEY striker Andy Payton (pictured) will face trial before magistrates on April 11.

The Clarets top scorer, of Badger Close, Accrington, appeared before Burnley magistrates yesterday and pleaded not guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath and resisting or obstructing a police constable..

The court appearances follow an incident when his Vauxhall Tigra was stopped by police officers during a routine check in Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, in October.

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