Wilkins, a former coach under Rom, said: “As far as our product, he’s changed it for the better.
“For our England team, for the worse. Unfortunately the influx of foreign players over the last 10 years has been such that our young players are not getting an opportunity.”
Wilkins, who played for Chelsea in the 70s, believes Abramovich’s policy of spending big to attract the leading overseas stars has been copied by his Premier League rivals.
And that has led to a lack of chances for up-and- coming home-grown talent in the top flight.
It has left Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson with a shortage of top performers to pick from.
And Wilkins fears that could hurt England for years to come, following the failings of the Under-21s at Euro 2013 and the Under-20s in their World Cup this summer.
He added: “We’re seeing it slip right the way through the ranks — not just the first team and Under-21s.
“We now see the Under-20s being kicked out by Egypt, Iraq and Chile in their group.
“They should be qualifying from that group.”
Source: The Sun
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