Johnson backs Jonny to shine on tour

England’s World Cup-winning skipper Martin Johnson is optimistic that Jonny Wilkinson can achieve as much in the second half of his career as in his highly successful first half.

England’s World Cup-winning skipper Martin Johnson is optimistic that Jonny Wilkinson can achieve as much in the second half of his career as in his highly successful first half.

Wilkinson won 52 England caps in five and a half years until his career was stalled by the injuries which have sidelined him from the international game since his kick won the 2003 World Cup.

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