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It’s now time for England to reboot

JEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK

There are a number of utility players selected in the England World Cup squad of 33 announced this week by head coach Steve Borthwick. I have never been a great believer in the concept, and believe you should not select a utility over a best-in-position player.
The best centre combination available to England at this World Cup is Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence, with Owen Farrell starting at fly-half. So, why would you dilute that strength by picking George Ford at 10 and moving Farrell to 12, which is not his best position?
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