I think its a combination of the world being smaller and the sports business being so competitive. The EPL changed once SKY and Setanta and broadcasting rights, advertising revenues and endorsement deals etc... I dont necessarily think their are any less talented English players, its just they are playing all over the world now, I'm sure that statistically speaking English players are just as good and competitive as they were 30 years ago. Its just that the sport has changed.
As usual you can blame OWNERS. Owners have ruined just about every sport in the world. Majority of owners dont care about you,me,fans,history of the club, records, stats. They only care about money. Thats it.
For all you English dudes who care about your sport, please take warning from an American who has had all of his Pro Sports destroyed by "Business". Dont let the owners take the game from you. Invest in your youth programs, get kids playing early, teach them the history of the game and their team. Make them WANT to play in England. For every 100 English players you have 1 Gerrard. One guy who grew up a fan, wanted to play for his team and actually plays for that team.
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