Manchester United,'' said McClair.
“I understand why the rules were introduced, everyone wants
to protect young players but it removes the element of
choice.
“You may have the son of a former Manchester United player,
who supports the club and wants to play for them but finds
he can't because he lives in south Wales. That situation
makes life very difficult for us.
“We now have a marvellous training facility, with a great
wealth of coaches. But it might benefit young players from
France, Germany and Spain before it benefits young English
boys.
“You have to abide by the rules but we have to do what is
best for Manchester United.
“If it is appropriate for us to scout more abroad that is
the line we will go down.
“We all want home-based players to do well but if we find a
couple of kids in France who are better, we will definitely
endeavour to try and get them.
“Having come through the ranks at Everton, if Wayne Rooney
had suddenly decided he wanted to play for a club in Italy
or Spain, it would have only cost them £120,000 maximum. If
he had wanted to join Arsenal, it would have cost them
millions.
“I'm not saying either is right but I don't understand why
we should operate under different rules.
“The competition has given us an opportunity to prepare to
win a game as the first-team would do,'' he said.
“You get a chance to play in your own stadium in front of a
reasonable crowd.
“It is an achievement to reach the semi-finals, now I want
them to go out and enjoy themselves and hopefully reach the
final.''