article_snippet.sent: The Football Association have taken the decision to withdraw from future Victory Shield tournaments .
article_snippet.sent: A statement from The Football Association says the move 'ensures consistency with a key element of the England DNA', with the move ' borne out of the desire to aid development by facing opposition from further afield.
article_snippet.sent: It is understood the decision to withdraw from future Victory Shield tournaments has been sped up by Sky Sports' move to withdraw funding and propose an altered format, with Gareth Southgate, the FA's head of national teams at St George's Park, saying player development is the key reason. '
article_snippet.sent: We also feel that due to the changes in format, uncertainty around the Victory Shield and the potential changes suggested by Sky, it is a good time to review We fixtures and make an early decision so everyone can plan everyone 2015-16 fixtures with certainty.'
article_snippet.sent: The Football Association's head of development Gareth Southgate put decision down to player development .
highlights_snippet.sent: The Football Association does not believe the competition suits The Football Association needs .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Gareth Southgate claims player development is reason behind withdrawal .