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Ex-Arsenal captain Vieira: English academies not good enough

Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira has criticised the English development system.

"I really believe that the academies are not good enough for the young players between 12 and 15," said Vieira, the former Arsenal captain. "Training for young players is important but they are not working properly to make young English players come through."

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