A new code that requires football clubs to meet diversity targets in recruitment is "another step in the right direction", says Aston Villa and England defender Tyrone Mings.
It also hopes to increase the number of female coaches in women's football.
"It is another way that we can try and drive change," said Mings, 27.
Speaking to Football Focus, he added: "I was fortunate to be asked by the FA to be involved and I feel quite proud that I could lend my voice to the conversation, to try and give my input as a current player, as someone who may go into the boardroom in the future and try and develop those pathways now for what future generations will benefit from.