Burton high on Triesman agenda

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Triesman, a 64-year-old Government minister, was chosen for the role by the FA board on Thursday, although his position needs to be approved by the organisation's council on January 16.

He said: "I am delighted and very honoured to have this remarkable opportunity to help lead change at the heart of English football at the Football Association. I am confident we are capable of resuming our role as world leaders, from Wembley to the sport played at every level."

He added: "That is the challenge and that is my goal. I know it is passionately shared by the FA and everyone in English football."

The board gave the go-ahead in principle for a national football centre but no final decision has been taken on the size or location of the venue.

On Thursday the board announced their "preferred option" is for the centre to be built at Burton, Staffordshire, but they have not ruled out basing it elsewhere - some FA directors want it to be closer to London.

The Burton option would be linked to a hotel and conference facility and FA officials will now undertake "a detailed exploration of the business and funding plans" before a final decision is taken. According to one board member, much work needs to undertaken before a that decision is made.

The development will please those who have been advocating the need for a centre. FA chief executive Brian Barwick said in a statement the board had taken a major step forward but did not specifically refer to Burton.

"I'm delighted that the board has given the green light for a national football centre," Barwick said.

"This is a major step forward for the project. There was general agreement within the board that a national football centre would be a major asset in the development of players, coaches and referees in this country."