If FIFA want an indication of how much trust footballing nations have in the governing body, they should look at the Team GB fiasco. Despite assurances that England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not lose their identity no-one believes they will keep to their word. It's such a shame - just once every four years it would be great to see them playing together and as it's a combination team you wouldn't have quite the expectancy we have at major championships.
I don't blame players such as Bale wanting to be part of it as it might be his only chance to play at a big tournament.
