England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has had charges against her dropped nearly 12 months after she pleaded not guilty to possessing nitrous oxide canisters.

The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case against the 20-year-old Manchester City player and her mother Nicola, 48, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.

Both women were charged with possession of a Class C drug on 18 June last year following a police investigation.

They appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court in July, where they denied the offence and were granted unconditional bail.

The Lioness, recently selected for England's Euro 2025 squad, expressed relief at the outcome.

"I'm relieved the charges have been dropped. As I've always said, I did nothing wrong," Keating said.

Keating has yet to make her senior England debut but was included in Sarina Wiegman's 23-player squad for next month's European Championship.

The tournament represents a significant opportunity for the young goalkeeper to establish herself on the international stage.

Nitrous oxide became a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act in November 2023.

Possession with intent to inhale it for psychoactive effects is now illegal, though legitimate uses remain permitted, including in catering and as pain relief during childbirth.