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Greg Clarke confirmed as new Football Association chairman

The Football Association has announced the appointment of Greg Clarke as its new chairman.

Former Football League chairman Clarke had been nominated for the position by the FA board last month.

Clarke replaces Greg Dyke, whose three-year spell with the FA ended after he decided against seeking re-election, although David Gill had been serving as acting chairman in recent weeks.

Clarke told the FA's official website: "I'm delighted to be confirmed at the next chairman of The FA and I'm relishing the challenge.

"My experience as a Council member for The FA has given me an insight into the excellent work this organisation undertakes at every level of the game.

"It's an honour for me to be joining at such a pivotal point in its recent history and I'd like to thank the board and the council for their continued support."

He added: "The FA has the ability to have the most positive effect on football in this country -- from the grassroots game all the way through to the men's and women's senior England teams.

"I'm looking forward to continuing that good work and playing my part in representing an FA that we can all be proud of."

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