UEFA have unveiled plans for another European club competition, the Valiant League, with the winner going on to qualify for the Europa League, one tier above it.
England will enter the 8th, 9th and 10th-placed teams from the Premier League, plus the winner of the FA Trophy.
The competition will provide an excellent showcase for teams from countries not otherwise allotted a guaranteed place in international football, such as Chechnya, Vatican, Jersey and Rockall.
An exclusive TV deal is being negotiated with the Albanian pay-per-view sports channel Albosport, with games expected to be played on Monday mornings.
A spokesman for UEFA told reporters: "Watching fans of mid-table teams get genuinely excited by the Europa League, which is essentially a meaningless kickabout, made us realise that fans of even smaller clubs need the Valiant League, and are prepared to spend money on it."
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