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No B teams in the Premier League
Scudamore says they are not needed in the top flight

RICHARD SCUDAMORE finally put to bed the idea of B teams playing in the Premier or Football League yesterday.

The introduction of 16 invited category one academy sides in the EFL Trophy has sparked outrage among teams in the lower divisions.

Many believe that this new format will be seen as a pathway to Premier League sides allowing their reserves to participate in the Football League, similar to the football pyramid in Spain.

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