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Walcott advocates winter break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

England players Theo Walcott and Peter Crouch have called for a winter break during the Premier League season.<\/p>\n

England manager Fabio Capello said fatigue was partly to blame for the 2-2 draw in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Saturday.<\/p>\n

And on Tuesday, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said he had experienced a “crazy year” of football.<\/p>\n

“It will have to come in at some point. Why not? It can’t do any harm,” Walcott, also of Arsenal, told BBC Sport.<\/p>\n

“We love playing football, but it is a long season. Not just physically, but mentally as well, it’s nice to have a break.<\/p>\n

“I know in Spain and Italy they have a break … when it comes to the tournaments, we do seem to look a little bit tired.”<\/p>\n

Tottenham striker Crouch added: “It is a long, hard season, what with European games and international games.<\/p>\n

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Peter Crouch backs a winter break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Our league is probably the toughest about – even if you’re playing one of the bottom sides you’re still in for a real hard game, you’re playing tough games week in, week out.<\/p>\n

“So all the players and managers and coaches would be behind a winter break, without a doubt. A lot of other countries have it and they seem to have faired a lot better over recent years in World Cup and European Championship campaigns.”<\/p>\n

The Premier League is expected to come under pressure to impose a winter break when the select committee for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport report their findings into football governance later this month.<\/p>\n

However, the Premier League, which is keen to see the traditional Christmas and New Year fixtures protected, has previously stated it has no intention of introducing a mid-season break.<\/p>\n

Capello has repeatedly called for a winter break since taking over as England boss in 2008, while Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson renewed his call for a winter break following his side’s defeat to Barcelona in last month’s Champions League final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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