Wilshere Ignites Heated Debate

[Folami David]

The influence of "foreigners" in English football hit the headlines this week as Arsenal's Jack Wilshere suggested only "English" players should be allowed to play for England.
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A study by the BBC - called State of the Game - showed that players from outside Britain and Ireland have played almost two thirds of minutes for Premier League teams so far this season.
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The Football Association has long been concerned about home-grown players not getting enough time on the pitch at the top level, and the influence it has on the national team.
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Wilshere provoked a strong response when he suggested that England's team should be for English players, saying those who come to the country "as an adult" should not qualify to play for England.