'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?
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"Our league has grown significantly and attracted world class athletes from all over the world, unfortunately that blocks some of the pathways for the youngsters coming through."
— Amy Merricks , Executive
"The club has a responsibility to raise young players, give our own talents possibilities to be in the squad and compete every week."
— Andree Jeglertz , Athlete
Key People
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner and renowned midfielder who left Barcelona to join London City Lionesses.
Amy Merricks is the manager of Birmingham City.
Manager of Birmingham City women's football team.
Hannah Hampton is a goalkeeper for the England women's national football team.
Kirsty Hanson is a Scotland forward who recently transferred from Aston Villa to Tottenham in the Women's Super League.
Lauren James is a forward for the England women's national football team.
Sarina Wiegman is the head coach of the England women's national football team.
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