"The English Premium" so even if he's worse than someone from say Holland then he should cost more? Just because someone's English doesn't make them automatically good (even though he is good).
But what it does do is get the media and the press on your side.
If City get Kane then have got the poster boy of English football.
The England captain. Mr Football. The positivity that brings from the
media can't be bought. Same with Grealish. Can you imagine...
Kane goes to United or City and wins his first trophy. What a success
story that would be. That's what I believe the 'English Premium' brings.
Interesting concept that, that you are essentially buying into the establishment, or buying respectability into the establishment.
I also think with Kane if there is any doubt about City winning the league over the next couple of season's that just goes with Kane. Having such a lethal finisher in a side that creates so many chances is scary. Sort of like when Ferguson bought Van Persie, but that multiplied.
If you have players in and around the England team then:
Fans usually like 'local/English players doing well'....see how adored the oaf Michael Keane is.
Media tends to favour them and refs give them a pass
Sponsors tend to follow the names
English players dont need time to adapt
The top sides usually have a core of English players
Homegrown numbers...
United could have Sancho and Greenwood up front...that ticks alot of boxes long term.
Everton have Pickford, Godfrey and DCL...we should be looking to add to that group.
