Dallaglio excited about England's fresh new challenge
England's weary squad arrived home yesterday following a miserable tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Their World Cup triumph paled as they were crushed 51-15 by Australia after losing 36-3 and 36-12 in two Tests against the All Blacks.
England have to bounce back as they face Twickenham appointments with Australia, South Africa and Canada in November.
Head coach Clive Woodward is confident England will recover quickly, especially given the return of injury-hit trio Jonny Wilkinson, Phil Vickery and Lewis Moody.
They've also got Jason Robinson to come back following his summer off, while Woodward will hope centre Will Greenwood and lock Ben Kay can recapture their World Cup form.
It won't be easy, but skipper Dallaglio knows England have got some questions to answer.
"It is a different challenge," he said.
"We have all played in great teams, and when things go well and you are winning every week, people say nice things about you and everyone is very content and happy.
"We face a different challenge, but a very exciting challenge to rebuild the side and get back to where we want to get to the top of world rugby.
"That is possibly what I need at this stage of my career, because it is a different challenge to the one I've just had," he added.
"It is a challenge I am anxious to pursue because it will probably be even more satisfying if we achieve it.
"When I finished the World Cup, I asked the same questions as a lot of players where are my ambitions? Where are my desires?
"All the questions I asked myself were firmly pointed at continuing to play for Wasps and England."
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