Martin Glenn, a former Leicester director and chief executive of United Biscuits, has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Football Association.

The 54-year-old Wolves fan and FA-qualified grassroots coach is well known for having signed up Gary Lineker as the face of Walkers Crisps. He takes over on May 18.

Glenn said: "I am incredibly proud to have been chosen to play my part in shaping the future direction of the FA. There are few more important and interesting places to work than...

Roy Hodgson is confident in Harry Kane's ability to shine for England, it is just a case of whether there is space for him in the upcoming squad.

This has been quite the season for the 21-year-old, whose 24 goals in all competitions is far and away the best tally from any English striker this term.

That form has impressed Three Lions boss Hodgson, who has strongly hinted recently that Kane will earn a first senior call-up in two weeks' time.

It is not just the Spurs man vying for a striking berth,...

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has followed the Football Association of Wales (FAW) in speaking out against the Football Association's proposal for Great Britain teams at the 2016 Olympics.

The FA had originally ruled out entering male and female Great Britain teams in Rio de Janeiro but has since written to the Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh associations asking if they would like to take part.

That move caused some anger at the FAW, which fears it may threaten its independent status...

Stuart Pearce believes Harry Kane should go to the European under-21 Championship in the summer despite fears the Tottenham star will suffer from burnout.

Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino has said he will seek talks with the Football Association about Kane's potential participation in the tournament in the Czech Republic.

Pochettino fears the 21-year-old will be extremely tired by June and hinted on Tuesday that he would prefer it if the player was given a month off this summer instead.

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Mauricio Pochettino is planning talks with the Football Association to ensure Harry Kane does not suffer from burn-out.

The 21-year-old has developed into a pivotal member of Pochettino's side at Tottenham over the course of the season having already scored 24 goals and is destined to be called into Roy Hodgson's senior England squad for the first time later in the month.

Kane has already played 44 games this season, both for Tottenham and England's Under-21s, and could play up until the end of June...