An England Test player has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenager.

According to the Daily Mail, the player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was held this past Sunday following a report of an attack the day before.

The player was understood to have partied at a nightclub in the Manchester city centre on Saturday night.

It is believed that the alleged victim had planned to get a taxi home with friends, but instead accepted a lift from the player.

He is alleged to have driven her to a property away from the city centre, where they stayed the night.

The following morning, at around 11am, the homeowner found the girl in a confused state and telephoned 999.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “Officers were called shortly before 11am on Sunday, 9th January to a report of a sexual assault on a female.

“A woman in her late teens was reported to have been sexually assaulted. She is currently being supported by specialist officers.

“A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and a 41-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of administering a substance with intent to cause a sexual offence.

“Detectives have launched an investigation and are following up a number of lines of enquiry.”

Both arrested parties have been released on bail.

The Rugby Football Union was contacted by but said it does not comment on police matters.