Sunderland have stated their intention in attempting to improve last season’s league table position of 10^th by looking to invest heavily in their squad.

Since making his first-team debut for Arsenal at the tender age of just 16 in 2003, Francesc “Cesc” Fabregas has developed into arguably the Gunners’ most prized asset. With his flamboyance, range of passing and vastly improved goal scoring, Fabregas has become the focal point of Arsene Wenger’s preferred slick brand of total football.

Stuart Pearce’s men went to Denmark after weeks of speculation about whether his squad would be joined by England starlets Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll, in the end they did not and at that point Pearce’s men didn’t stand a chance in hell. Where did England’s young boys lack well, in the centre of midfield and up front… Two positions which they were let down in by the aforementioned boys.

For a nation that produces the Cream of the Crop in genuine footballing talent , it is seriously a wonder why such massive quality has not translated to much success on the Big Stage save a 1966 World Cup Final extra-time 4-2 win against Mighty West Germany and a semi final 1-0 loss to Yugoslavia in the 1968 European Championship Finals.

A person who loves to flirt with the media, has an eye for young talent, has the capability of a true army general who has passion and love for the same football club as you do … so why are you so reluctant to show your faith in him.

Giovani Dos Santos was once dubbed the ’next Ronaldinho’ but this next bright star of the future seems to have made little impact on the most important man of all – his boss, Harry Redknapp.