Ex-Tottenham Hotspur forward Paul Stewart, who played for the club between 1988-1992, is one of four ex players that have waived anonymity to speak out about sexual abuse. All four say they experienced sexual abuse by coaches as children.

Shadow Sports Minister Dr Rosina Allin-Khan fears the scandal could “seriously damage the reputation of football in the UK.”

Children’s charity the NSPCC has launched a football hotline in response.