Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

Danny Care was part of the England team that came agonisingly close to reaching the World Cup final (Mike Egerton/PA)

Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final has won over any England fans who had grown disillusioned with the team.

England went out on their shields after the Springboks needed a last-gasp penalty from Handre Pollard to snatch victory having trailed for 75 minute of a thunderous showdown at the Stade de France.