Highly unlikely Tindall will make it to finals, says Ashton

MIKE TINDALL’S hopes of reviving his World Cup dream appear to be fading as England build towards their tournament warm-up Tests.

Head coach Brian Ashton believes it is “highly unlikely” 2003 World Cup winner Tindall will be in contention for England’s Twickenham clash with Wales on August 4.

That would then leave the Gloucester centre with just one more game — against France at the same venue seven days later — before Ashton announces his 30-man World Cup squad on August 14.