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English potential – Need to develop from the roots

England midfielder Jack WIlshire.

We keep hearing this from managers and players alike – the need to develop English potential in the game from the grassroot level. Although there is an existing quota in the Premier League for English players, not enough is being done to hone players from the entry level.

Foreign influx has largely been responsible for not encouraging young budding English playmakers to make their mark on the team. Arsene Wenger has always voiced his concern over the issue.

English players made up only around 32 per cent of teams’ starting line-ups in the Premier League last season and former England Manager Glenn Hoddle fears that figure will only continue to dwindle.

“We all know it is difficult, because at the end of the day the rules are the rules and the Premier League will just abide by that,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme.

Recently, Rio Ferdinand joined chorus stating that the Premier League should give budding players equal opportunities.