Alex Goode unfazed by task of stepping into Owen Farrell’s shoes for Leinster clash

'You can’t compare anyone to Owen, he’s a special player'

Alex Goode, pictured, is ready to step in at fly-half to replace the banned Owen Farrell in Saracens’ pivotal Champions Cup clash at Leinster. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Alex Goode insists he can step in for Owen Farrell at fly-half and lead “underdogs” Saracens to Champions Cup victory at Leinster.

Full-back Goode would relish taking the backline reins for Saturday’s European quarter-final showdown, where his side will put their Champions Cup title on the line in Dublin.