I get confused when the word "homegrown" is used., Could mean players that were in Chelsea's academy? Only JT and Bertrand came up through the youth system (not counting McEachran and Hutchinson, who were both loaned). Cahill, Lamps, Cole, and Sturridge all came from other clubs. But since you mean English-born players, why does it matter? This is the best league in the world so it's not a coincidence that the big clubs attract players from all over the world. I agree with you that English players don't go abroad since this is already the best league. David Beckham and Steve McManaman are just some of the English players who went abroad.