Britain's youngsters reach the top of the business league as football clubs across the country open their doors to budding entrepreneurs.

With the support of the Department for Business, the Premier League Enterprise initiative will give young football fans a unique insight into the running of an exciting multinational business. Premiership league clubs are preparing to open enterprise programmes that will become a key part of their commitment to youngsters in their communities.

Business Secretary, John Hutton, comments: "I want to see the UK at the top of the international league and become the most enterprising nation in the world. Using real football club examples, this scheme will teach young people how to manage a budget, raise finance and look after customers - essential skills for any entrepreneur."

Leading UK entrepreneur, Peter Jones adds: "Sport is a fantastic shop window to attract young people into a learning environment for business and enterprise skills. Tennis was my personal gateway to becoming an entrepreneur and football, with its reach into the community and wide popularity, is a great magnet for aspiring young entrepreneurs who may be less attracted to more traditional learning environments."