appearance for a speeding charge -- he was away with the national squad.

Basden told Senior Magistrate Will Francis that he was in the Cayman Islands as the Bermuda team competed in the Shell Caribbean Cup.

Sgt. Wilbert McLean said Basden -- who plays for Vasco -- was stopped doing 65 kph on Middle Road, Southampton. He admitted the offence and not having a valid driving licence.

Basden, 25, of Bushy Park Drive, Sandys, was fined $360.