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Phil Clarke wonders where the next generation of British playmakers are coming from

Monday 29 July 2013 14:33, UK

Leeds Rhinos' Liam Sutcliffe is tackled by Castleford Tigers' Jordan Tansey during the Super League match at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds.
Image: Would Sutcliffe benefit from less organised plays?

In the current day and age of professional sport, with highly structured player pathways and professional coaches, it seems almost impossible that somebody could progress to elite performance without receiving hours upon hours of coaching.


I don't know if today's player pathways are having a negative impact on the development of playmakers, but with a World Cup only a few months away, and with the likes of James Roby, Gareth Widdop and Kevin Sinfield out injured, I cannot see where the next generation of British playmakers are coming from. I would love to hear you're your views on this subject.

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