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Shocking child abuse claims to be reviewed by under-fire Crewe Alexandra

Crewe Alexandra have launched an independent review into claims of historical child abuse against a coach previously employed by the club.

Former Manchester City winger David White and ex-Crewe Alexandra players Andy Woodward and Steve Walters have accused former Crewe employee Barry Bennell of abusing them when they were young footballers.

The League Two club has confirmed it will be reviewing how it investigated serial paedophile Bennell, who is accused of abusing boys throughout his coaching career, amid numerous allegations the club knew more than they have publicly admitted.

"The club is determined that a thorough investigation takes place at the earliest opportunity and believes an independent review, to be conducted via the appointment of external legal counsel, is the correct way forward in the circumstances," Crewe said in a statement, which did not name Bennell.