My personal view is that the whole British ‘up-and-at-em’ style of football needs to be overturned. I believe this involves changing a culture, which takes generations, not a few years. So whilst the Premier League may not have a big pool of English players to choose from, we must simply try harder at grass roots. Coaching should encourage pass and move, not simply to score goals – possibly a change of playing surfaces (e.g. to astro-turf) for the kids to encourage passing on the floor rather than avoiding the mud-filled grass by hoofing the ball as hard as they can. Of course, enjoyment and teamwork must be a priority too – see how the Spanish and Barca players not only play, but have a smile on their face when they do!