Cueto: I didn’t think I’d get back in an England shirt

ENGLAND wing Mark Cueto has revealed the full extent of a prolonged injury nightmare that left him wondering whether he would play top-level rugby again.

Cueto’s 15-month spell away from international rugby could end when England launch their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Twickenham next week.

He has not been seen in England colours since the 2007 World Cup final when he came agonisingly close to scoring in the corner, only to be tackled into touch.