Lancaster: England now have X factor

Stuart Lancaster insists England now have more players with the ‘X factor’ in their ranks than at any other time in his three-year reign as head coach.

Lancaster: England now have X factor

Among exciting gamebreakers in the backline are centre Jonathan Joseph and wing Anthony Watson, both of whom crossed in last Friday’s 21-16 win over Wales to crown superb displays.

Lancaster believes it takes players with exceptional skills, such as the footwork of Joseph and Watson or the speed of wing Jonny May, to make the difference at the highest level.

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