Villas Boas wants ‘B’ teams

English football has traditionally not had such teams, which are popular elsewhere, such as in Spain.

“I was always of the opinion that the youth competitions should be differently organised in England,” he said. “B sides could be a good option in England – a Chelsea B and a Man United B – and these teams should be able to play.

“I know it collides pretty much against the culture of British football and the defence of the historic principles of British football, but I think these teams should allowed to play up to Championship level. The reserve league is not as important for it to be the step below the first team. It is not the level it should be.”