Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has strongly defended the game’s governing body from criticism by Lord Stevens’ bungs inquiry.

Football Association chiefs were today insisting the decision to downgrade Jermaine Jenas’ red card at Arsenal on Sunday will stand despite the launch of a review of their disciplinary procedures.

Football Association vice-chairman Frank Pattison has resigned, becoming the second high-profile figure to leave the governing body in less than a week.