Furbank going flat out to be more like hero Ben

By NEALE HARVEY
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FRESH from signing a new two-year contract, Northampton full-back George Furbank is determined to prove why he can be the new Ben Foden.
Former England dasher Foden became a legend in ten years at the Saints, appearing over 250 times and collecting Premiership and European honours.
There are striking physical similarities – 6ft and 13 st 5lb – although academy product Furbank admits he has work to do.
The 22-year-old, who is enjoying a breakthrough season, said: “Ben was one of my heroes at the club and his running game was good. He had the abili...

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