FA hopes new code opens the door to top jobs for ethnic minority candidates

The Football Association has launched a new diversity code which aims to ensure more candidates from ethnic minorities can land top jobs.

The Football Leadership Diversity Code will ask clubs to hit targets in coaching positions as well as senior management roles. The code is voluntary but 42 clubs from the Premier League, English Football League, Women' s Super League and Women's Championship have signed up so far.

Former Chelsea and Celtic defender Paul Elliott, head of the FA'S inclusion adviso - ryboard,s aid :" Many clubs are already doing good work in this area and we have been pleased to see football stand together this year to challenge the injustice we are seeing in society.

"However, positive and tangible action is required to drive change and take the next step. We believe the introduction of the Football Leadership Diversity Code will signal a longterm change for the English game.