I don't think anyone is underplaying that fact. There are many but not a greater number than the opposite. I've had the fortune (or misfortune) of being based out of 10 Euro basis, Stansted and Gatwick. When operating out of the above two UK airports, all you need to do is open your eyes and ears to see what percentage of the pilots queuing up for security in the morning are Brits. Less than 40% at Stansted and about 60% at Gatwick. Now granted, Europe is 25+ countries but the conclusion is obvious. Britain serves up many more pilot jobs to Europeans than the other way around.