The FA have charged former Newcastle United youth coach Peter Beardsley with using racist and abusive language towards his own players.

The club legend resigned last month following a 14-month internal investigation after a complaint was made by midfielder Yasin Ben El-Mhanni.

The FA said in a statement: "It is alleged Mr Beardsley used abusive and/or insulting words towards Newcastle United FC Under 23 players, which were contrary to FA Rule E3(1), whilst employed as their coach.

"It is further alleged these words also constituted an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as they included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality.

"He has until Friday 12 April 2019 to provide a response."