I think it is seen as most prestigious by the current assortment of English managers as almost every one of them will never see employment at one of the elite clubs – well apart from Eddie Howe who is coming to us.
As supporters of the game it is naïve for us to try and dilute the importance of international football for the professionals as it is still seen in most cases as being over and above club participation.
There's got to be strong doubts about that amongst England's top players though? I do understand the commercial rewards for wearing the Three Lions is lavish.
I agree about the current crop of English managers though.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."