It has been eight years since an English club triumphed in a World Cup year . Despite four English teams in this year 's quarter-finals , that hoodoo looks set to persist . English clubs are nowhere near as well-resourced as French clubs . In the European Champions Cup , it would be a huge boost to national morale if English clubs could progress further into the competition .
It has been eight years since an English club triumphed in the European Champions Cup . Despite four English teams in this year 's quarter-finals , that hoodoo looks set to persist . English clubs are nowhere near as well-resourced as French clubs . In a World Cup year , it would be a huge boost to national morale if English clubs could progress further into the competition .