The purpose of the Regional Talent Club and licence status is to help improve girls' football and bridge the gap between grassroots and elite football. The RTC will replace the current Centre of Excellence and Player Development Centre model to create a pathway for girls' football, designed to enhance skills and development so elite female players can strive to become part of the FA Girls' England talent pathway.

"We are extremely pleased The FA have awarded us a licence to run a girls' regional talent club. The fact that we are the only club in Lincolnshire to be awarded such a licence shows our application clearly impressed The FA, along with our strong ability to deliver. We are very committed to the development of girls' football and being based in Boston will allow us to become a central hub for girls in the wider locality to develop their skills," said United chief executive Mike Hardy.

"This new structure introduced by The FA is a recognition of the need to develop the women's game at all age groups and we are delighted to be involved in this new initiative to develop an elite England pathway for female players."

This recognition by The FA through the award of an RTC means Boston United can play an important role in creating a pathway for elite girls' football development. Boston United will run teams in four age groups at under-10s, 12s, 14s and 16s. Two days of trials will be arranged for June.

If you would like more information about Boston United and the Regional Talent Club for girls, please contact Nick Reeson on (01205) 364406 or e-mail nick.reeson@bufc.co.uk.