The Football League has announced it is to conduct a review into the under-representation of black, Asian and ethnic minorities in management and coaching.
Huddersfield's Chris Powell and Carlisle boss Keith Curle are presently the only two non-white managers in the English professional game.
This under-representation has been a source of debate for a number of years, and Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor recently spoke of "a hidden racism which holds clubs back".
There have been calls for the game to introduce an equivalent of American football's successful 'Rooney Rule', whereby clubs would be compelled to interview at least one minority candidate for management posts.
The Football League has now discussed the matter and pledged to analyse the situation with a view to finding a solution.
A statement read: "At its meeting in London today, the board of directors of the Football League accepted a recommendation from its chairman, Greg Clarke, that he lead a review of all matters relating to the under-representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) managers and coaches at League clubs."
Source: PA
