Corry says England will draw strength from adversity

MARTIN CORRY claims England will “draw strength from adversity” when they go into battle as huge World Cup underdogs against South Africa tonight.

England’s preparations for their biggest Test match since the 2003 World Cup final have been decimated by injuries and suspension.

Fly-halves Jonny Wilkinson (ankle ligament sprain) and Olly Barkley (hip) are both sidelined, while skipper Phil Vickery starts a two-match ban following his citing for tripping US centre Paul Emerick in last Saturday’s Pool A opener.