Liverpool's Gerrard: Foreigners hurting national cause Steven Gerrard admits he fears for the long-term future of the England side unless more homegrown talent is allowed to develop and flourish in the Barclays Premier League.
The stand-in England captain is concerned about the bigger picture given the dearth of English talent getting the chance to make an impact in the top flight due to the massive influx of foreign players.
The Liverpool player said: "I am sure the quotas idea won't do any harm. I am sure it will help the national team if that is the case. We want as many homegrown players playing in that league as possible.
"As an England player, we want top players involved in the squad and I am sure the quotas will help.
"I think there is a risk of too many foreign players coming over which will affect our national team eventually - if it is not doing it now.
"I am all for getting good young English players through. It has happened to myself and all the other English players and it is important we keep producing.
"It is pointless having the best league in the world if our national team is going to suffer in the long run."
Gerrard added: "There is a concern that this talent will stop coming through if foreigners do take over our league. We are proud to say we have one of the best leagues in the world.
"The most important thing is we have one of the best national teams as well and that will only happen if we keep producing good young talent like we have done over the years.
"I am all for there being a rule change. Something has got to happen otherwise there will be more and more foreigners and they will take over."