Because they just can’t. This idea that a country is going to improve the skill of the players they produce on a consistent level is a myth. I’ll throw it back to you give me an example of it happening?
Also, Theo Walcott would be The best and most talented player in US history. So yeah, having a team full of Theo Walcotts would be a drastic improvement for US soccer.
So about 20 years ago both Belgium and Germany, changed their coaching structures to be more technical based. To go back further France with Clairefontaine.
All these have been set up because of failure at international level.
Belgium struggling to qualify for tournaments back in the late 90's, early 00's. Decade later you have the Hazard, Witsel, KDB era
France not winning major tournaments, the idea of Clairefontaine was just a thought back in the 70's. It was only when they won Euro 84 that they decided to go ahead with a national academy. Decade after opening they won a World Cup.
Germany changed everything in their footballing culture to put an emphasis on youth players being able to represent Germany. After poor performances at the WC 98 and finishing bottom of their Euro 00 group.
Watching players like Aaron Lennon, Theo Walcott, Gabby Agbonlahor, you sit there hoping, if we can get a counter attack with these players we killing any team. And then the reality sets in, these players struggle tekkers phucks up attacks and good opportunities, time and time again.
You say you would be happy with Theo Walcott but ask Arsenal man about the inconsistency of his tekkers and how infuriating it gets seeing the same struggle, time and time again.
