“There is a common mistake people make. They say, 'We need to play the young English boys.' Of course, but only if they are good. How can you measure that? If they are playing with good players and if they can fit into the level of the good players. That's why, because of the level of the Premier League, England has so many talented players.”

Italian football executive, manager, and former footballer

Gianfranco Zola is an Italian football executive, manager, and former footballer. He played mainly as a forward and is known for his long career in Italian and international football. He is currently vice-president of the Lega Pro, the Italian Serie C football league. After his playing career, he moved into football leadership and management, remaining closely connected to the sport at senior level.