If you're trained at a club for 3 years before 21 years old, you can be classified as home grown. I think Insua turns 21 this year and he was already with us since he was 18. Cesc Fabregas is classified as home grown since moving to Arsenal at 16.
I actually think having British players would do good for the club. It would be even better if they all came through the academy. For example, Barcelona's team consists of players that came through their academy. Only thing is, there are probably not many good British players at the moment. Even if there were any, they are probably overpriced.
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