Legally restrict heading a football in training, says MP

Football does already have restrictions around heading.

The Football Association has phased out deliberate heading in grassroots football matches for children aged 11 and under.

It has also issued guidance recommending limits on heading during training of no more than 10 headers per week at amateur level.

In the professional game in England, clubs have been advised to limit players to 10 "high force" headers a week in training.

Scotland has gone further, banning heading in training on the day before and after matches in the professional game.

However, campaigners such as Dr Judith Gates, founder of Head Safe Football, believe that voluntary guidance is not enough.