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There's maybe a case for the semi-finalists at this stage, but I agree in principle. Hopefully we'll have better and more extensive qualifying for the 2017 tournament, although the suggestion that the next European Shield might double up as the European qualifying tournament doesn't fill me with confidence.
Still, whichever England team it is, good on them for doing it. The English have also been much active in developing the game internationally than Australia.