Andy Farrell denies he has final say on selection as England fallout goes on

Andy Farrell insists Stuart Lancaster had the final say in England selection meetings in response to claims he was the dominant voice in picking the team.

The hosts have been knocked out of the World Cup following successive defeats by Wales and Australia and conclude their tournament with Saturday’s match against Uruguay in Manchester

Details have emerged of disquiet within the playing squad over the influence of Farrell in selection and tactics and the management’s determination to pick Sam Burgess, despite his lack of union experience.