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The difference being that for the Scottish National Side to be competitive needs Rangers & Celtic to do what Ajax has done for the Netherlands

Unless this occurs how are any potential Scots going to get into the English Premier League and fully develop

It wasn't that long ago that England had a woeful National Side under Graham Taylor in the early nineties

Seems to have turned around with Man U bringing through 5/6 youngsters in the early nineties....scholes,butt,neville brothers...but it took time to develop them to the players they now are

Now they seem to have a plethora of players to pick from in all positions apart from a left sided midfielder

The message....invest in youth or wither and die

Its taken Australia 3 failed World Cup campaigns to finally realise this

Sure you need experience in a team but never underestimate what a shot in the arm youthful exuberance can bring....Harry Kewell was ours...Michael Owen was Englands...Who will it be for Scotland & Wales?

cheers
B....OZ

chelsea fielded five players against denmark: lampard, cole, terry, johnson & bridges...

ranieri has stated on several occasions his belief that a strong english contingent is essential for sustained achievement in the premiership. that abramovich's millions have enabled claudio to buy several of englands most promising talents and install them in a team alongside some of the worlds best players, is the best thing that could have happened in terms of the national side, imo.