Am I the only one who sees behind Wenger's attitude a "One World"-philosophy? A philosophy, where nationalities, skin colours, etc. just don't play a role?

Wenger is wasted on football. He should become a politician.

Gary B., Irgendwo in, Austria

The big issue is not how many english players play int he premier league but how many play in the other big leagues around Europe. If they have quality they will be able to pave the way for themselves. They ought not to think of just the premier league as a developing ground but all competitive leagues in Europe.

Why is everyone missing this obvious point? We do not have quality and thus no one comes looking for good players to our shores.

Adi, Gastonia, US

If you think that England could realistically win the World Cup with players that aren't good enough to play in the (unrestricted) Ppremier League you must be barking mad.
We should be proud of the league and emphasise developing grass roots English talent to feed into it.

C Harvey, Welwyn Garden City, UK

Well, Neil from Liverpool, perhaps we do have to spell it out.

Two nights ago, Reading put a team out against Arsenal with three English players in it. If a mediocre team like that cannot be improved by adding English players, where are all these great English players who are just waiting for the chance to play in the Premiership?

If the quota is introduced, there will be a much greater scramble by the top teams to get the few real quality players, so the first thing we will see is prices going through the roof. Only the rich clubs will prosper. If you think that is putting all the Premiership teams on an equal footing, you really are living in cloud-cuckoo land!

If there really is a gold-mine of English talent out there, just waiting for the chance to show their skills in the Preemiership, why aren't they playing anyway? Why hasn't Reading or Bolton snapped them up? The answer is because they are not there.

aj, Chichester, UK

I lived in Asia also. The mega billions of revenues raised for EPL will be lost with the plan Neil in Liverpool suggests. Financially "killed" is what this means. So, result in no money to develop English players. It maybe worth going to the school of global reality! Keep the money rolling in by trying to be the best league, but ut some of it to work to develop the England team of the future. Everyone wins.

Lassie, London, England

Mike in Shepperton. "Kill the Premier League" means the Billions of revenues it attracts globally in TV and other rights. Having lived in abroad, and particularly Asia, its very clear the extreme support for EPL is for entertaining games and the big names. A few of those names are English, but not many. Those revenues would dry up significantly, supporters looking elsewhere and the Premier League would become the derriere League! Financial ruin for the sport in England is assured with this plan, but go ahead and try it! The smart route would be one which develops English players without disrupting the Premier League financial success which can pay for it all

Lassie, London, England

I am from the Far East. We watch EPL because of its top quality. The amount of money pumped from our TV viewership is huge as many of us would spend our Saturday evening following the league and pay very good money to cable providers. It would be a mistake that the local quota to be set onto the game.. If that is the case, i will be watching not TOP standard soccer anymore. Besides, e.g. English players are just like their cricket cousins, basically living on hypes only. If this is going to happen, i will skip the EPL game and perhaps follow the La Liga.

Johan, Singapore, Singapore

If the rule happens, in practical terms, the top clubs would employ the best english players. For example, the 25 players who get called up for england, I suggest, would all come from the top clubs. How can such a situation benefit the other league clubs? Instead of bring able to compete by scouting the world for players they would have to employ players for an even small pool of players, therefore the quality would go down. Anyway, does anyone really think FIFA or UEFA would win a court challenge? History tells us it is unlikely. Also, lets take the example of Eduardo, a croatian, who is really brazilian. Alex at Chelsea, a brazilian, with a EU passport, Silvinio, a brazilian with a Spanish passport. Would it be fair for these players to be considered homegrown players?
In my opinion, if it isnt broken, why try to fix it. This whole story assumes England should win major thorphies, something that hasnt happened for over 40 years. Other teams are just better than us, end of.......

Jon, Islington, UK

If you think quotas are the answer for success then you should look closely at our cricketing model ...
Wenger is spot on

Benzo, Nr Chelmsford,

this rule has existed before and talking about it again is like debating wether we should bring back hanging.

things have moved on and we're above this demeaning nonsense.

most of the responses here seem sensible but for the benefit of neil from liverpool

NEIL SAID "Surely giving every team who haven't got mega millions to spend on players, a chance would enhance the competition, not diminish it !"

IN RESPONSE - if you think about it for one second you'll remeber that it's the richest teams that buy all the best english players. sheesh.

NEIL SAID "It might bring back the crowds to football to think they are not watching a team of MERCENARIES."

IN RESPONSE: like ashley cole you mean? the emirates is sold out every match.

NEIL SAID "A distinct aroma of sour grapes seems to be emanating from the Wenger here!!"

IN RESPONSE: the arsenal youth team is full of quality english players - arsenal wouldn't really suffer.

lex, london, england

The Premiership has its downsides but there have been far more positives than negatives. The English side is now a real contender with each World Cup and those English players who start benefit from playing in the top league in the world. If there were 5 local players required on each team everyone would know who they are as their standard would be sub-par compared to the rest. England can't produce 5 top-notch players for 20 teams (100 starters). Teammates would look down on the weaker ones knowing they were only there because they were mandated. Perhaps you could insist that a smaller number of players (3?) are required on the squad but no requirements on who starts and plays in games. The best players should play otherwise it becomes a farce.

Paul Kohler, San Francisco, US

For once i am in total agreement with wenger. This rule used to exist in the form of the three player per team rule and it was ludicrous then too. Fifa and sepp blatter inparticular have once again proved what a bunch of knuckleheads they are even considering this. All the Top 5 teams will suffer as will the english players who are having the benefit of learning from these talented foriegners if the moronic blatter gets his way.

simon , warrrington, uk

Wenger might not have any English players, but Arsenal have 5 players in the French team, so he's doing very for his own national side. Vive la France!

jo, york,

The influx of foreign players, far from killing the English game, has greatly enhanced it in my opinion. Who can honestly say the Prem would be better off without the contrasting and exciting styles brought to the league by foreign players? Players like Henry, Ronaldo, Torres, Kanu and many others have brought something new and different to the league, and without players like them it would be nowhere nearly as interesting.
But I'm a bloody foreigner, so what do I know?

Chris Mitchell, Melbourne, Australia

Perhaps Arsene would care to explain, how putting all the Premier teams on an equal footing would kill the league.
Surely giving every team who haven't got mega millions to spend on players, a much fairer chance would enhance the competition, not diminish it !

It might even bring back the crowds to football to think they are not just watching a team of MERCENARIES.

A distinct aroma of sour grapes seems to be emanating from the Wenger here.

Neil, Liverpool, UK

Of course Wenger is right; but you can`t get people to stray from the received wisdom that `the influx of foreign players is killing the English game`. Even Trevor Brooking, who ought to know better, has fallen into this trap. The simple truth is that if you are good enough, you will make it, and I include people like David Bentley and Steve Sidwell. They may not have made it at Arsenal but they have made it nonetheless. Both of these players will also probably play for England. Players raised at Arsenal. Ask yourself where would we be without the likes of Henry or Bergkamp to act as role models and also give them tips and generally help them with their football skills. With the greatest respect to Nobby Stiles, you won`t win anythging anymore with players who like to put it about a bit. Football has moved on and we mustn`t lag behind.

Mike B, Shepperton, UK