Former India international Shyam Thapa has termed East Bengal's entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) as a step in the right direction.
Thapa, who serves as the chairman of the Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), told Goal that ISL is more 'likeable' with East Bengal in it.
The former East Bengal footballer said, "This (East Bengal moving to ISL) is an extremely good move. It had to be done. The people of Bengal wanted it and as a former player, I also wanted the club to play in the top tier of Indian football.