Clubs in Leagues One and Two will be restricted in the amount ... have also invested millions to take the club from the National League to League One in consecutive seasons.

NIL and the transfer portal have helped create more of an even playing field in the sport. And the SEC's results this postseason have underscored that the league has come back down to earth.

Barrett has five assists to his name in League Two – only one player has more. “I think they’ve taken a few off me,” says Barrett. “I’m in a good place at the moment, finding my form ...