BRENTFORD FC has been included as one of the 34 clubs on the Female Talent Inclusion Programme for the next 12 months.

The programme ensures that through existing community activities of Club Community Organisations (CCOs), female participants can be identified and referred to the FA England Women's Talent Pathway.

For girls showing potential, the programme creates a pathway from grassroots, all the way to the top level, irrespective of their social class, ethnicity and any other demographics.

Each CCO will be encouraged to develop its own programme plan based on its expertise of the local area, taking into consideration known barriers faced by young girls.

Alexis Lunn-Gadd, FA Women's Talent Pathway Operations Manager, said: "We are delighted that the programme has expanded to 34 Clubs.

"We cannot underestimate the impact of the bespoke work the CCOs will be delivering within their communities and how that will undoubtedly help unearth potential hidden talent."