Sir Alex Ferguson admits he would welcome FIFA's proposal to clampdown on foreign imports. It appears likely that plans will be introduced in the near future which limit the number of foreign players any club side can field in their starting XI.

"We totally support the principle of home-produced players," said Ferguson.

"All countries should get round a table and agree that you should not lose the impact of youth on your club. You need to bring them through a system and you need to give them their opportunity.

"If you don't all the money spent on youth academies is a waste of time. You must encourage development in your own football club."

The Scot also believes the emergence of home-grown talent will help to appease supporters.

"You always feel you get more loyalty from players you produce yourself," he said.

"But it is also about the fans. Every supporter in the country, from every team, loves to see their own kids coming through the system.

"It is a fact of life and we would benefit the game by doing something about it."