article_snippet.sent: We are reviewing We fixture programme at all ages and it is important that with England We are able to give players an international experience that compliments players club development and attempts to expose players to something different,' A statement from the Football Association said. '
article_snippet.sent: At Under 16 level we may only have the boys for between 10 to 15 matches per season.
article_snippet.sent: Within our fixture programme, it's important to prioritise exposing players to European and world opposition. '
article_snippet.sent: We feel that within European and world opposition club programmes, European and world opposition face many of the boys that European and world opposition would face in the Victory Shield and so these fixtures, whilst competitive and exciting, do not expose We boys to different playing cultures. '
article_snippet.sent: Although We recognise the historic interest in these matches, We are intent on maximising the football learning of our young players, while forming the programme of fixtures for the year around the crucial academic commitments our players face at this age group. '