Wilkinson must put the show back on the road

JONNY WILKINSON last night settled into his new role as England captain - and admitted that he did not think twice about accepting one of the world rugby’s highest-profile jobs.

Newcastle fly-half and World Cup winner Wilkinson has been entrusted with the task of leading England out of the doldrums.

In his absence through injury this year, England lost five of their last six Tests, and urgently need to put the show back on the road when they face Canada, South Africa and Australia at Twickenham next month.