The English Football League have announced that there will be no Premier League B or Scottish clubs entering the Football League.
The idea was muted under the "Whole Game Solution" but the clubs at a meeting said today that any clubs coming into the league would be from the National League or Conference as it was known.
EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey said is quoted as saying: "At the very outset of this process it was made clear that any decisions in respect of the future direction of the Whole Game Solution would be taken by clubs themselves and our announcement today comes as a result of their valued input.
"The logical place for many was to source the additional teams for League 3 from the National League but we felt it important that the debate was introduced at an early stage and an opportunity was provided for all Club owners' and executives' to voice any opinions and, where applicable, table concerns.
"We will now continue our consultation with the National League with a little more certainty as to what any change could mean for them.
"The next round of consultation will also see us undertake some work with fan groups and other stakeholders to ensure that those people who are invested in the future of our game are given an opportunity to register their views."