UEFA president Michel Platini insists he has no problem with the domination of the Champions League by English clubs.

Platini, who has been no great friend of Premiership football, said: "The English Premiership clubs are commanding. Three semifinalists and the final between Manchester United and Chelsea. A test of strength.

"Why should I be concerned? In 2000 it was an all Spanish final between Real Madrid and Valencia, in 2003 it was Italian, AC Milan - Juventus. Even then there was talk of dictatorships. But football retains an extraordinary vitality."