Greg Clarke confirmed as Football Association chairman

Greg Clarke has been confirmed as the Football Association's new chairman, succeeding Greg Dyke in the role.

The 48-year-old's nomination to become the new chairman was approved by the FA board in July and was formally ratified by the FA council at Wembley on Wednesday.

Clarke, the former Football League chairman, said: "I'm delighted to be confirmed as 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."

David Gill, who had been acting as chairman after Dyke's departure in July, will return to his duties as vice-chairman following the appointment of Clarke. 

Clarke will begin work with the FA on September 2, and says he is looking forward to getting involved in all aspects of the role.

"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," he added.

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