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A drugs charge against a former Chelsea and England striker has been dropped.

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Former Chelsea and England striker Kerry Dixon was told on Tuesday that a drugs charge against him will be dropped. The 52-year-old was arrested in May and charged with the possession of cocaine after a police raid on his home. Dixon made his first appearance at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday and was informed that the prosecution was dropping the case against him. Decision: Kerry Dixon was told by Luton crown court that his drugs charge would be dropped . Prosecutor Anne Evans told that court there would be ‘little prospect of a conviction’ against the former Chelsea striker. The Judge Stuart Bridge told Dixon: ‘The prosecution have discontinued proceedings against you.’ However, Kim white was fined £110 after admitting to possessing a Class A substance. Dixon played more than 400 games for Chelsea, scoring 193 goals as well as earning eight caps for England. Outside the court, Dixon said: ‘I always knew the charge would be dropped.’ Record: Dixon player over 400 games for Chelsea and scored 193 goals for the west London club .