The UK government has confirmed the establishment of a new independent regulator for English football, in line with a recommendation made by a fan-led review last year.

The regulator will hold the power to prevent clubs from joining a proposed breakaway European Super League, as well as prevent historic clubs from going out of business.

The move aims to safeguard English football's cultural heritage by giving fans greater input and introducing a new owners' and directors' test.

The English game remains one of the UK's greatest cultural exports, with clubs and leagues around the world modelling themselves on its success," the government said before its white paper on football governance - a policy document which outlines the proposed legislation - is released on Thursday.

"That is why the government is today taking the necessary and targeted steps to ensure that continues for generations."