Troy Deeney says he hopes his 'bullish approach' will help to improve diversity within football after the Watford captain was appointed to the FA's Steering Group.
Deeney's role will involve him helping to develop the Football Leadership Diversity Code as part of a newly formed group.
The striker has been vocal in his condemnation of racial issues within football and now wants to use his role to improve black representation in football dugouts and in senior roles within clubs and governing bodies.
The FA's Steering Group was formed last month and aims to provide a firm commitment for diversity and inclusion in boardrooms, senior administration and coaching - with grassroots, semi-professional and elite clubs able to sign up to it.