We’re ready for Croker, says Wilko

JONNY WILKINSON insists England will “go with confidence” to Dublin for the pivotal game of their RBS Six Nations campaign — despite a near-botched Italian job.

Although England preserved a 100% record against Italy in 13 Tests, it was their smallest margin of victory over the Azzurri since a similarly uninspired World Cup qualification success at Huddersfield more than eight years ago. England proved a poor imitation of the side that smashed Scotland seven days previously.

The only common theme was Wilkinson breaking another record.