THE millionaire lifestyle of Aston Villa star Stewart Downing – including the £45,000 he spent on a home cinema – has been laid bare before a crown court jury.

Downing was forced to reveal his outgoings as he gave evidence in the trial of his former agent, who is accused of plundering one of the player’s bank accounts to prop up a failing business project.

York Crown Court heard that, as well as the home cinema, he spent £30,000 on a home extension, £6,000 on a walk-in wardrobe and £45,000 on a conservatory.

Other expenditure included £6,000 on a bathroom. He also gave his family £180,000 over a number of years, the jury was told.