Ashton: I don’t feel pressure over job

BRIAN ASHTON has insisted he is not worried for his job, despite reports that that the vultures are circling over Twickenham after another disappointing RBS 6 Nations campaign.

Defeats to Wales and Scotland mean the very best England can do is finish second in the championship, but, realistically, they tackle Ireland in a battle for third place.

England’s performance at Murrayfield last weekend was appalling and Ashton’s decision to only drop Jonny Wilkinson prompted a raft of criticism, not least from the England Saxons coach Steve Bates.