New rules that force clubs to play more youngsters should benefit the national team but some managers are not happy It is in the soul-searching aftermath of an England failure at a major tournament that thoughts invariably turn towards the next generation, the young players who will one day, at long last, drive the nation to glory. The debate, however, can lead to further introspection. In the Premier League years, with clubs’ squads bloated by overseas players, where is the opportunity for homegrown talent?
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