article_snippet: David Gill will be one of the 'awkward squad' asking searching questions if David Gill is elected as Britain's FIFA vice-president, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has claimed.
article_snippet: Dyke, who has made clear David Gill opposition to FIFA president Sepp Blatter continuing in the position, said David Gill would act as a counter-balance to the 'acolytes' on FIFA's executive committee.
article_snippet: The FA chairman said: 'David will be the sort of person who will do the job as a FIFA executive committee member properly.
article_snippet: David will not be afraid of asking appropriate questions - in fact perhaps FIFA needs to have someone from the awkward squad asking tough questions. '
article_snippet: David has a strong background in finance so if there are financial questions David will know what to ask and what to look for.
article_snippet: Michel Platini (UEFA president) was very keen for David to stand for the position and to represent UEFA on the FIFA executive committee.'
article_snippet: Gill himself said: 'I aim to use my skills in football around the table and work with my UEFA colleagues to have a greater say and influence in how UEFA operates.
article_snippet: FA chairman Greg Dyke claimed that Gill himself would not be afraid of asking appropriate questions .
highlights_snippet: Greg Dyke says David Gill would do committee member job properly .
  