She had sued Mrs Rooney, the wife of the former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney, for pinning the blame on her. Mrs Vardy was ordered to pay 90 per cent of Mrs Rooney’s £1.8 million costs.

Rooney, 31, apologised after being pictured looking the worse for wear as he mingled with wedding guests at the England team hotel in the early hours during the most recent international break.

Wayne Rooney claims Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady's criticism of him during his spell as the club's manager was "very ...