At the time of writing, Bale is probably the only big name British players playing outside of UK. It won't affect the British players much. The Premiership will be affected. It does not have any issue with non-EU player, but many of the EU players would not be qualify for the world permit. Players such as Kante, Payet and Martial would be impossible to join an English clubs.
http://www.espnfc.us/english-premie...to-speculate-on-effects-of-uks-brexit-from-eu "Given the uncertain nature of what the political and regulatory landscape might be following the 'Leave' vote, there is little point second-guessing the implications until there is greater clarity. but Equally concerning for clubs would be the regulation governing the registration of youth players. FIFA rules state that players under the age of 18 cannot be transferred across borders. However, players as young as 16 who transfer within the European Union are exempted from the FIFA rule due to freedom of movement of labour laws covering people from minimum working age (defined as 16). This means 16-year-olds have always been able to move between European clubs when they reach professional-contract age, and that in turn has led to hundreds of players switching clubs for a minimal compensation fee. Arsenal, most notably with Hector Bellerin and Cesc Fabregas, and Manchester United, with Adnan Januzaj and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, are just two examples of clubs taking young players from other European countries at 16. If the UK's new trade agreement with the EU does not include free movement of players, it is almost certain that English clubs would not be allowed to sign these players before the age of 18. But the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid would be able to carry on as usual within the EU. It would have a dramatic knock-on effect for the Elite Development Squad system within Premier League academies. While Premier League clubs would no longer be able to sign young European talent, the bright side for English players would be that many who would usually be dropped by clubs at 16 would have another two years to prove they have the ability. http://www.vocativ.com/333336/brexit-threatens-the-english-premier-league/ That article has lots of possible scenarios, but an interesting final note: So indeed, Brexit’s effect on UK soccer may indeed be emblematic of the culture, writ large: the elite continue to prosper while the middle class suffers.So indeed, Brexit’s effect on UK soccer may indeed be emblematic of the culture, writ large: the elite continue to prosper while the middle class suffers.
That has been the claim/worry since 1966 (1968). But, IIRC, the only notable teams were 1986, 1990, and 1996. I include 1986 only because England ran into Maradona.
How so? It's not like the NT team was dominating before the foreign influx. The Golden Generation came after the foreign influx, but was completely wasted by poor NT managers. Also, I think it can hit the lower leagues. EU talent is cheaper than English talent. If it becomes more difficult to bring foreign talent to the Championship or Lower League, that would easily be a net loss.