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Ebru Köksal has been selected as one of four new independent non-executive directors who will support the recruitment process of the Professional Footballers' Association's next Chief Executive.

Last month Gordon Taylor confirmed that he was stepping down at the end of this season after first taking up the role as PFA Chief Executive way back in1981.

And Women in Football chair Ebru has spoken of her delight at joining Amazon executive Darren Hardman, Facebook executive Trevor Johnson and youth activist and leading sports administrator Geoff Thompson on the Advisory Panel.

"I am humbled and extremely excited to support the PFA at a time of such transformational change," said Ebru.

"Players are the reason this beautiful game exists and they deserve to be protected, nurtured, guided and served with the highest duty of care.

"I believe my 20 years of experience in top level international football, coupled with my passion for equality, diversity and inclusion will be instrumental in achieving the ambitious goals of the PFA in becoming a world class union."

Gary Neville, Chair of the Independent Selection Panel, hailed the quality of the four appointees. He added: "The world-class skills, experience and expertise these individuals bring to the PFA will be crucial as the organisation evolves and moves forward.

"In recommending these appointments, the Independent Selection Panel were determined to introduce new thinking and innovation to the organisation and to football more generally.

"We are confident that we have done that and that this group will support, challenge and assist the PFA in the best way possible."

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