I might be in a minority of one but I don't understand the clamour to include young players, home grown or otherwise, in the side.
Coaching team see these players in training every day and I'm sure will play them when they feel they're of a level to perform. Why would they risk their professional integrity (and potentially, career) picking players they do not believe are good enough, over those they do?
Correct me if I'm wrong but the status of academy only assumes the level of facilities and coaching? Not the players progressing through it?