Johnson keen to Corry favour with new skipper

MARTIN JOHNSON last night backed Martin Corry’s appointment as England captain - and declared: “He will handle it fantastically well.”

Johnson keen to Corry favour with new skipper

England number eight Corry, Johnson’s Leicester team-mate, will take the reins against Italy next week - replacing the injured Jason Robinson.

Johnson has no doubt Corry will be up to the task as England target a Twickenham triumph.

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