Ben Purkiss named PFA chairman as he takes over from Ritchie Humphreys while Burnley, Stoke and Bournemouth players form management committee

Swindon defender Ben Purkiss has been elected chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association.

Purkiss, 33, takes over from Sheffield FC's Ritchie Humphreys as the head of the football players' union.

'I'm really looking forward to doing my best for players up and down the country,' Purkiss said.

'I've been part of the management committee for five years and supported Ritchie, so I'm not coming in blind.