The head of the Professional Footballers' Association in the UK has revealed more than 20 players have come forward with allegations of historical child sex abuse.
Several have already spoken out, claiming they were targeted while coming through the ranks.
Crewe Alexandra will investigate how it dealt with claims made against former coach Barry Bennell, a now convicted paedophile.
The English Football Association has launched an independent inquiry into the abuse claims.
Gordon Taylor who is the chief executive of the English footballers' trade union, says action is needed elsewhere too: