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FA reveal 13-strong panel including Lee Dixon and Chris Powell to review alleged diving incidents as clamp down on cheats ramps up

The Football Association has revealed the 13-strong pool of former managers, players and referees which will make up panels that review alleged incidents of simulation in the new season.

The panels will be comprised of one representative from each of those groups of professionals, and they will independently review clear cases of what is officially known as 'the successful deception of a match official'.

If all three members of the panel agree that a player successfully tricked the referee into awarding a penalty or getting a rival sent off, via a straight red card or yellow card that leads to a dismissal, a charge will follow which carries a two-match ban.