Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has paid tribute to the Premier League, claiming it has improved and is now one of the most complete leagues in the world.
For long periods in the past, English football was seen as technically inferior to that of their European counterparts.
However, with the arrival of the Premier League and the huge influx of foreign players, English football has changed substantially in recent years.
Last season's Champions League final was contested between two English sides, Chelsea and United, and Carrick explained how he feels it has improved.
He told Sky Sports News: "The English game has changed a bit.
"It is still very quick and dynamic but there is a lot more quality now.
"What we had in aggression and robustness, we used to lack in quality on the technical side
"But as we have seen now with English teams being so successful in the Champions League, the quality is much better. There is skill to go with the pace.
"The English game is a tough blend that has proved to be very good over the past few seasons."
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For long periods in the past, English football was seen as technically inferior to that of their European counterparts.
However, with the arrival of the Premier League and the huge influx of foreign players, English football has changed substantially in recent years.
Last season's Champions League final was contested between two English sides, Chelsea and United, and Carrick explained how he feels it has improved.
He told Sky Sports News: "The English game has changed a bit.
"It is still very quick and dynamic but there is a lot more quality now.
"What we had in aggression and robustness, we used to lack in quality on the technical side
"But as we have seen now with English teams being so successful in the Champions League, the quality is much better. There is skill to go with the pace.
"The English game is a tough blend that has proved to be very good over the past few seasons."
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