The Football Association has announced that Clive Sheldon QC will lead the governing body's review into allegations of historic child sex abuse.

The lawyer will replace Kate Gallafent QC, who was appointed by the English governing body just last week to look into the claims made by former professional footballers, including ex-Crewe Alexandra defender Andy Woodward.

The FA has stated that due to the "increased scope of the review" and Gallafent's "other professional commitments", she has been replaced.

The review will focus on the period between 1970 and 2005, and will look into how much the FA was aware of historical child sexual abuse, as well as what measures were taken to address "safeguarding/child protection issues in the sport" and if the governing body was guilty of any failings.

The process will also involve looking into the steps taken by football clubs linked to alleged abusers and how much they knew of the crimes.

The review will also "consider what lessons can be learned by the FA and/or the clubs arising out of the investigations" into alleged abuse in youth football.