Liverpool and Manchester City will spearhead the landmark new study into how footballers' brains are affected by heading as the sport battles to tackle its dementia crisis.
As first reported by Sportsmail last month, the Premier League, FA, EFL, Women's Super League, Professional Footballers' Association and League Managers' Association all signed off a pilot scheme which will see players trial a mouthguard.
It will help to shine a light on what limits on heading in training, if any, need to be introduced.
Liverpool and Manchester City will spearhead the landmark new study into how footballers' brains are affected by heading
The trial is set to begin next month and initial findings are due to be presented to football's key decision-makers by the end of this season as they consider possible next steps to keep players safe.