Former managers say reform vital to England's World Cup hopes


Manchester United's Michael Carrick (L) celebrates his goal against Fulham with Robin van Persie (R) and Adnan Januzaj (top L) during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, February 9, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples

LONDON (Reuters) - England's prospects of ever winning another World Cup will suffer unless reforms are introduced to give home-grown players more chances to shine, five former England managers have warned.

Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Goran Eriksson, Graham Taylor and Steve McClaren signed a joint letter to FA chairman Greg Dyke backing his proposals for change, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.

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