Gatland: English get unwanted attention

Lions coach Warren Gatland believes the 2011 World Cup has demonstrated that selecting a large number of England players for this summer’s tour to Australia will result in unwanted media attention.

England’s position at the top of the RBS 6 Nations table – they are the only team still capable of winning a Grand Slam – indicates they will be well represented Down Under.

And while Gatland stresses “the best players will be selected”, he fears that the English come with their own baggage.