Marc, a 29-year-old Football Development Officer for the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA, has become the first Futsal referee in England to be appointed to the FIFA list.

As a result, he was recently invited to Soho Square to officially receive his FIFA badge, presented by Ray Lewis, Chairman of The FA Referees Committee.

Ian Blanchard, Head of Refereeing for The FA said: "Congratulations to Marc. For the first time, an English referee has made it on to the FIFA list.

"It’s a great achievement and The FA are proud of Marc’s appointment and praise also goes to the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA for their support and development in every aspect of Futsal."

Marc, who hails from Rotherham, added: "As a referee, it’s an honour to make it on to the FIFA list and it’s even more special that I am the first referee to represent England in Futsal.

"As a referee, it’s an honour to make it onto the FIFA list and it’s even more special that I am the first referee to represent England in Futsal.

"I took up officiating at Futsal matches and within two years I’ve made it to the top. I’ve been refereeing now for six years, and my next ambition is to officiate in the FIFA World Championships."

Marc’s refereeing career began back in 2002 when he retired from playing as goalkeeper for a team in Derby. He is currently a Level Four referee and is appointed to matches in the Central Midlands Football League most Saturdays.