Police were called to the home of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire after the defender received a bomb threat.

The 29-year-old reported the threat to the police who swept the player's home.

A Cheshire Police statement read: "On Wednesday April 20, Cheshire Police were called to reports of a bomb threat at an address in the Wilmslow area.

"No evacuations took place, but as a precautionary measure a police explosives dog has attended the address this afternoon, Thursday April 21, to conduct a search of the gardens and surrounding area."