Corry retains captaincy for Tonga clash

MARTIN CORRY will lead England into their most important Test match since the 2003 World Cup final on Friday night, claiming: “Captaincy is not something I strive for.”

Despite England’s World Cup captain Phil Vickery being available again after serving a two-match ban, Corry has retained the reins he held against South Africa and Samoa.

Tighthead prop Matt Stevens’ form means Vickery is on the bench for England’s tournament eliminator against Tonga at Parc des Princes.