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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Robert O'Connor

New FA scheme backed to boost prospects of young female footballers in England

PA Wire

Young female footballers in England will have greater access to elite-level coaching under new plans to improve diversity, inclusivity and performance unveiled by the Football Association.

The changes will see the establishment of up to 70 Emerging Talent Centres (ETCs) across the country to help ensure the development of young players between the ages of eight and 16, a move it is hoped will more than double the number of players able to access FA talent programmes.

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