KICK It Out were delighted yesterday with the Football Association’s decision to introduce the Rooney Rule for future roles within the England set-up when hiring the next England manager.

Chief executive Martin Glenn said the FA will adopt its own version of the rule, which will see it shortlist at least one candidate from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, when hiring Gareth Southgate’s replacement and Kick It Out are looking forward to helping England’s football governing body implement the rule.

“Kick It Out welcomes the proposals put forward today by The FA,” they said.