Hope Powell backs female Premier League manager prediction

England manager Hope Powell is adamant that there can be a female manager in charge of a Premier League club in the near future.

Recent years have seen the growth of woman officials such as Sian Massey, as well as an increase in female management staff like Karren Brady. Powell is certain that the trend of female involvement can extend into Premier League management.

Powell said: "There are more and more females with the credentials.

"I have a pro licence and there are several other women around the world who have pro licences."

Her comments come after Barnet boss Lawrie Sanchez predicted that there would be a woman in charge of a Premier League club within the next decade.