Woodward: Aussies are the team to beat

England arrived at the World Cup tonight with coach Clive Woodward repeating his belief that host nation and defending champions Australia will be the team to beat.

England arrived at the World Cup tonight with coach Clive Woodward repeating his belief that host nation and defending champions Australia will be the team to beat.

It was a relatively low-key entrance at Perth International Airport - understandable given the 1am touch down, local time – but a small group of English fans cheered every player into the arrivals lounge.

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