Carragher escapes FA misconduct charge

England defender Jamie Carragher will be issued with a formal police warning for throwing a coin into the Highbury crowd but …

England defender Jamie Carragher will be issued with a formal police warning for throwing a coin into the Highbury crowd but he will not face a misconduct charge from the English Football Association.

The Liverpool defender was sent off for violent conduct during last Sunday's FA Cup fourth round tie at Arsenal, thereby earning him an automatic three-match suspension.

He will miss England's friendly against Holland next month as he will then be serving his suspension, although it is understood there will be no further or lasting damage to his international career.

Liverpool have publicly criticised the defender and have fined him Stg£40,000. - PA