The FA are closing in on naming a former player to their board amid threats of an independent regulator for the sport.
A shortlist of three ex-pros has been settled on and the FA have started their due diligence.
The arrival of a former player comes as the organisation look to temper Government plans to establish a regulator.
The FA are closing in on naming a former player to their board amid threats of an independent regulator for football, after the Government said it aims to implement Tracey Crouch's report
Last week, Whitehall announced an intention to introduce a new body that will have far-reaching powers, including the ability to sanction clubs.