Former Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez thinks that there will be a female manager in the Premier League within the next decade.

Recent years has seen the growth of woman officials such as Sian Massey, as well as Karren Brady becoming the first female managing director of a Football League club when she took charge at Birmingham in 1993. The Barnet chief feels that it is only a matter of time before this trend spreads to the dugout.

Sanchez said: "Whatever is said at the top level, we're in an entertainment business.

"Someone, somewhere will appoint a female manager. Whether [she is appointed] because she's the best person out there or because of the commercial aspect that comes with it, the reason will be that it is the best situation for the club."

Sanchez's side currently sit 22nd in League Two, just three points outside of the relegation zone.