Two friends of England international Jonathan Woodgate denied beating an Asian student senseless in a violent street attack, the Leeds United footballers trial has heard.

An Asian student punched a friend of Leeds United footballer Jonathan Woodgate during trouble in the city centre, a court has heard.

A student cried as he told a court how he heard his friend being attacked by a group alleged to include Leeds United footballers.

Three Leeds United footballers launched a shocking attack on a group of Asian students after a drink-fuelled night out, leaving one of them seriously injured, Hull Crown Court was told.