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Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling and Chelsea forward Lauren James have been recognised in the Football Black List for 2024 Arsenal's Raheem Sterling and Chelsea's Lauren James have been named on a five-player list recognising the most influential black people in British football. Aston Villa and England's Tyrone Mings, Tottenham and Brazil's Richarlison and QPR's Kasha Petit are also named on the Football Black List for 2024. The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game. Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is among the inclusions in the coaching category. He is joined by Port Vale boss Darren Moore, England Under-21 assistant head coach Ashley Cole, Watford Women's Renee Hector and Arsenal Women's Under-21s coach Carly Williams. The lists are compiled across eight categories, including an 'ones to watch' category to identify talents under 30, are decided by a panel of experts with representatives from the Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association, League Managers' Association, EFL and anti-racism group Kick It Out. Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List, said: "The Football Black List once again serves as a reminder of the incredible impact black communities are making in football. "It is also vital that while we celebrate the exceptional people on the list, we recognise the ongoing underrepresentation of black people away from playing - in the boardrooms, dugouts and leadership teams across the game. "We must take this challenge on with urgency. " Players: Raheem Sterling MBE - Arsenal and England Tyrone Mings - Aston Villa and England Lauren James - Chelsea and England Kasha Petit - QPR Richarlison - Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil Coaching and management: Nuno Espirito Santo - head coach, Nottingham Forest Darren Moore - manager, Port Vale Carly Williams - coach, Arsenal women Under-21 Renee Hector - head coach, Watford women Ashley Cole - assistant head coach, England Under-21 Practitioners: Maria Tavares - first-team player wellbeing and support co-ordinator, Manchester United Darren Smith - associate dean and FA course tutor, UCFB Melissa Forde - head chef, Wolves Joel Mannix - chairman, BAM Ref Andre Thomas - programme co-ordinator, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Administration: Lola Ogunbote - executive director and head of women's football, Burnley Fleur Robinson - chief executive, Burton Albion Mark Esiri - board member, Football Association Pamela Lubowa - chief operating officer, Fare Network Paul Elliott CBE - vice-chair, Charlton Athletic Commercial: Liam Bowes - managing director, OYS Sports Management Zeycan Rochelle Yildrim - chief marketing officer, Samsunspor Gemma Gallais - senior director of global communications, EA Sports Sola Kasali - football partnerships lead, EA Sports Connor Malcolm - founder, Dreamfruit Community and grassroots: Betty Mayaya - coach, Black Footy Babes Karla Parker - general manager and secretary, Haringey Borough Women FC Chid Onokwai - founder, Chidfit Community and Grassroots Marcia Lewis - founder, No1 Fan Club Tara Tewarie - head of programmes, Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Media: Mayowa Quadri - head of brand, Versus Darren Lewis - president, Sports Journalists Association Courtney Sweetman-Kirk - pundit and co-commentator, Sky Sports Kate Scott - presenter, CBS Sports Femi Oridota - floor manager, Sky Sports LGBTQI+ award: Jahmal Howlett-Mundle - footballer, Sevenoaks Town FC Ugo Ehiogu Ones to Watch: Kelechi Okorie - social media editor, Uefa Nakeira Rori Westmaas - presenter and reporter, freelance Paul Gialo - head of academy recruitment, Stevenage FC Mina Ibrahim - content creator and reporter, freelance Helena Scotland - footballer, England women's futsal team 'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming Saka goal a 'beautiful moment' but injury worries for Arsenal Real Madrid reach Copa del Rey final after eight-goal extra-time thriller Lily and Miquita discuss the new drama Adolescence Why is Britain's club scene changing? 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