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Tottenham Hotspur's John Bostock Blames Premier League's Foreign Stars For Lack Of First Team Opportunities For English Youngsters
Frustrated midfielder admits he may have to go out on loan...
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Jul 29, 2010 9:30:00 PM
By Josh Smith
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder John Bostock has called for more to be done to nurture young English footballers and believes too many foreign imports are blocking the way for players like himself to develop.
Bostock is widely regarded as one of English football’s brightest talents but, rather than flourishing in the Premier League, the 18-year-old had to go out to Brentford last season in search of competitive football.
Speaking after England Under-19s elimination from the European Championships, Bostock said: "Some of us have been given first team chances. For instance, Everton's Jack Rodwell has been given a few and he has taken them.
"But bits and pieces here and there is not really enough. We look at the foreign contingent over here and it's blocking us.
"It's frustrating - and it's especially hard when you don't feel like you are given a chance."
This season, new rules within the Premier League mean that teams must register at least eight 'home grown' players within their 25-man squad, but Bostock is unsure of what effect this will have for players like himself.
"I'm not sure the new rules will help," he added. "Clubs are spending millions on foreigners and will want to play them.
"It's hard because we are left waiting until we are 21 or 22 to play first-team football."
The 18-year-old starlet, who scored with a fantastic volley during England U-19s recent 3-1 semi-final defeat to Spain, added: "My dream is to play for Spurs. But I'd definitely go out on loan. I need to play.
"It's what Under-19s skipper, Matthew James, has done [at Preston North End last season]. He's playing competitively and we can see the change and the improvement in him."
Bostock is widely regarded as one of English football’s brightest talents but, rather than flourishing in the Premier League, the 18-year-old had to go out to Brentford last season in search of competitive football.
Speaking after England Under-19s elimination from the European Championships, Bostock said: "Some of us have been given first team chances. For instance, Everton's Jack Rodwell has been given a few and he has taken them.
"But bits and pieces here and there is not really enough. We look at the foreign contingent over here and it's blocking us.
"It's frustrating - and it's especially hard when you don't feel like you are given a chance."
This season, new rules within the Premier League mean that teams must register at least eight 'home grown' players within their 25-man squad, but Bostock is unsure of what effect this will have for players like himself.
"I'm not sure the new rules will help," he added. "Clubs are spending millions on foreigners and will want to play them.
"It's hard because we are left waiting until we are 21 or 22 to play first-team football."
The 18-year-old starlet, who scored with a fantastic volley during England U-19s recent 3-1 semi-final defeat to Spain, added: "My dream is to play for Spurs. But I'd definitely go out on loan. I need to play.
"It's what Under-19s skipper, Matthew James, has done [at Preston North End last season]. He's playing competitively and we can see the change and the improvement in him."
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