England urged to dump ‘big lumps’

WILL GREENWOOD yesterday questioned the balance of England’s midfield as Michael Lynagh called for Jonny Wilkinson and Toby Flood to play 10 and 12 at the World Cup.

Centre has been a problem position for England ever since World Cup-winner Greenwood retired five years ago and manager Martin Johnson appears no closer to finding the solution judging by Saturday’s profligate performance against Wales.

Greenwood feels they could pay the price in New Zealand next month if they persevere solely with “big lumps”, such as captain Mike Tindall, Shontayne Hape and new cap Manu Tuilagi.