Ferguson calls for winter break
Sir Alex Ferguson claims England will continue to under-perform in major tournaments as long as the Premier League refuses to have a winter break.
The Manchester United boss claims that England travelled to the recent World Cup in South Africa "handicapped" by the players being fatigued from a relentless domestic season.
England crashed out at the last 16 stage following a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany and the finger of blame has been pointed at everyone from head coach Fabio Capello to a generation of under-performing players.
However, Ferguson believes the major issue is a more obvious one to do with player fatigue.
The Red Devils played 57 games in all competitions during a hectic 2009/10 season.
"The FA has to give the country the best possible chance of doing well in the World Cup," he stated.
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"Because of the nature of our game and because of the demands from television to have a programme every week, I have been talking about a winter break but nothing has happened.
"They must realise that, going into the World Cup, they have handicapped their team."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email