Last updated on .From the section Premier LeagueChelsea's Reece James and Manchester City's Phil Foden are among English players who had more playing opportunities last seasonPlaying time for English players in the Premier League reached its highest point for 11 years last season. Figures from CIES Football Observatory external-link show English players featured in 38% of total minutes played in the Premier League in 2020-21. Increased playing time for English players has been cited as a way to improve the national team's results at tournaments. Following the new highs last season, England reached their first European Championship final, their first major tournament final in 55 years. Speaking last week to BBC Sport, Dyke said: "[Playing time] was the problem we had 10 years ago, and some clubs have done it now, but we still need more English players in Premier League squads."

Source: BBC July 15, 2021 13:41 UTC