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.
