It means that the premium on young English talent has become even greater. For example Manchester City are serious in their interest in Raheem Sterling and Jack Wilshere, and the value of James Milner, out-of-contract at City this summer, has risen even though he is 29. Theo Walcott’s value has also gone up should he leave Arsenal and the 25-year-old West Ham United left-back Aaron Cresswell, is being looked at by a number of clubs. Yet another English player in demand is Southampton’s 24-year-old right-back Nathaniel Clyne who is expected to join Manchester United. Burnley’s Danny Ings, wanted by Liverpool and United, has also seen his value rise not least because he is out-of-contract this summer, of course.