Corry: Kiwis set the standard we aspire to

ENGLAND captain Martin Corry believes New Zealand have set a benchmark of consistency the world champions must try to emulate.

Corry will lead his country for the 11th time on Sunday when World Cup favourites New Zealand arrive at Twickenham for an autumn Test opener few people among a record 82,000 Twickenham crowd seriously expect England to win.

While the All Blacks discovered a successful formula long ago, England have lost their way during a miserable three years since Martin Johnson held aloft the Webb Ellis Trophy.