A five part investigation by the Times into the future of english footall starting today.

Last weekend only 8 english players under 22 started in the premier league matches including Zaha. 3 of them were born overseas

Would Palace benefit and be more competative if there was a homegrown under21 quota in the starting line up of the premier league?

i have always argued that Old tired Prem players should not be allowed to play in the lower leagues. Its stealing opportunities from young talent - and so the numbers of local players going up to the Prem ( from the Championship ) is vastly diminished

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All of Celtic's team that won the European Cup back in the sixties were born within 20miles of Parkhead and on tuppence ha'penny a week.

Big chest and massive boobs

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I don't think it would...I think it would bring more English players into the Game.

There are no legends in football, but there are good memories...

its hard to turn down a Messi or a Speroni or two , what do you want ? Scott Flinders and Freddie Sears ? jesus

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I can't see the premier league imposing a restriction on the number of foreign players - not only would it ruin their global branding image but it is arguably discriminatory to have restrictions based on nationality.