At a meeting in Zurich today it was decided that Coe's committee will have the ability to seek clarification on issues brought to them through channels and avenues other than those stipulated in the FIFA Code of Ethics.

 

Coe said: "Having reported back to the committee on the exchange of correspondence and discussions I had in the summer with the FIFA administration, I have now received endorsement to strengthen the role of the committee.

 

"Our body is clearly positioned alongside the other judicial bodies of FIFA and will enjoy independence and support, benefiting from budgetary means, administrative and secretarial assistance as well being able to seek legal advice where deemed necessary."

 

It was also confirmed that the Committee will play an important role in overseeing the bidding for the 2018 World Cup, for which England are among the candidates.

 

The Committee has been asked to define the relevant principles to oversee this procedure and will include members of this body to perform the task.