The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional football clubs.
English football's governing body says that it has appointed Kate Gallafent QC as leading independent counsel to oversee its investigation after former football players told British media that they were sexually abused as children at English clubs.
British police are already investigating mounting accusations of paedophile activity in youth teams, which victims say has gone unreported for decades.
After accusations this month from former Crewe Alexandra player Andy Woodward, saying he was molested as a boy by talent spotter and convicted paedophile Barry Bennell, other former youth players have gone public with allegations.
Fourth‑tier Crewe are looking into the allegations, while Premier League club Manchester City are investigating whether Bennell had any association with the club.
Bennell has made no public comment on the allegations.
The FA's internal review will look into what information the association and clubs were aware of at the time of the alleged offences and what action was or should have been taken.
Meanwhile, in the Premier League this morning, Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-1, Manchester United drew with West Ham 1-1 while Southampton beat Everton 1-0.
