Access to football – and progress within it – is available to people from every ethnic group.

But ensuring people from ethnic groups know how and where to get into football remains a massive and ongoing task. Rightly, this task falls to The Football Association, as the game’s governing body in this country.

However, our work to break down barriers isn’t just aimed at players – it’s equally directed at potential referees, administrators, coaches, volunteers and spectators.

Ultimately all our race equality work is focused on one ethos: using the positive power of football to create equal opportunities – for everyone and anyone – to enjoy the world’s greatest game.

So let’s be positive. Let’s eradicate racism in football by ensuring no barriers exist to anyone enjoying our national game – whatever their ethnic background.