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The battle over the future of English football hotted up this month as Uefa president Michael Platini threatened to boot Premiership clubs out of the Champions League. Platini would say that all he is aiming for is a level playing field in the competition and it is true that he has other targets such as AC Milan and Real Madrid.

‘If in doubt, get it out!' It's a cry heard from many a parent and even coaches every weekend around the country at junior football games.

It's a cry that can sum up in a nutshell the attitude English football has carried for many years. And looking at some of England's attempts to win major championships since 1966, it's a slogan that the national team should have had stitched to their shirts at times.

The title says it all. The English goalkeeper has been hailed by many as the future of English football, and his performance in the Carling Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is exactly why. With the likes of Edwin van der Sar and Tommy Kuszczak getting the bulk of the playing time, appearances for Foster are normally few and far between.