Catt answers the call as England battle to stay alive

MIKE CATT will renew World Cup hostilities with Australia this afternoon admitting England are “huge underdogs” to maintain their grip on the Webb Ellis Trophy.

The 36-year-old centre makes a 12th Test match appearance against the Wallabies in as many years after answering England head coach Brian Ashton’s SOS to replace an injured Andy Farrell.

Catt’s 73rd cap coincides with the world champions fighting for their lives to stay afloat in a tournament after South Africa seemingly sunk them without trace three weeks ago.