Johnson hails resilient England

MARTIN JOHNSON hailed England’s 30-17 Six Nations victory over Wales as a major step forward in the development of his team.

Two years ago, in the months before Johnson took over as manager, England crumbled at Twickenham in the face of a remarkable Welsh fightback.

Even Jonny Wilkinson, the model of composure, was reduced to throwing wild and wayward passes as Warren Gatland’s men stormed from 19-6 down to launch their Grand Slam campaign with a stunning victory.