Corry backs Johnson for England role

Martin Johnson has been backed to help lift England’s flagging spirits after he was linked with the role of national team manager.

Corry backs Johnson for England role
Wed, 19 Mar, 2008 - 08:16

Martin Johnson has been backed to help lift England’s flagging spirits after he was linked with the role of national team manager.

According to another former England captain, Martin Corry, the 2003 World Cup-winning skipper would be the ideal choice to lift the under-achieving team after a disappointing RBS 6 Nations campaign under head coach Brian Ashton.

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