Andy Farrell named in shocking list of England Rugby’s 10 worst players

The following article is a list of the 10 worst players for the England national rugby team, according to artificial intelligence.

Despite the inclusion of players who played both union and league, the first spot is undoubtedly deserved.

All players listed have failed to live up to expectations and have been a disappointment in one way or another.

Farrell played for England's rugby union and rugby league teams. He was an excellent rugby league player but failed to transition successfully into rugby union. Farrell flopped during the 2007 World Cup.

Barnes, a diminutive fly-half, only played ten games for England in nine years, largely due to the selectors' preference for Rob Andrew. Barnes retired after the 1994 South African tour due to a groin injury and frustration with the selectors.

Barkley won 23 caps for England between 2001 and 2008, with an early reputation that saw him play for England before Bath. He was a graceful left-footer who could play fly-half or inside-centre. After the retirement of Will Greenwood and Jonny Wilkinson's injury curse, Barkley should have been a mainstay in the England midfield. It's unclear what went wrong, as he kicked well from the tee and out of hand, was a good distributor, and wasn't a defensive liability.

Bristol prop Crompton was a solid player who anchored the Bristol scrum during their 2006-07 season. He was called up to the England squad for their tour to South Africa, but he was never the most mobile and was practically stationary by the time he put on the England shirt, disappointing since he could have been called up earlier in his career.

Foden was identified as a talented player earmarked for England. Sale saw him as an international class full-back, but he wanted to play at scrum-half. He did win 34 caps, but it could have been more.

The fly-half was world-class but only won 16 caps for England, which was a complete disaster. He never replicated his club form on the international stage.

He made a charming rags-to-riches story as an ex-welder who burst onto the scene with Bristol. However, he never looked comfortable in the England shirt, and a poor performance against South Africa in the 2007 Rugby World Cup led to him being dropped by England coach Brian Ashton. He never played for England again.

Hazell had the unenviable task of filling the retired Neil Back's shoes, and despite his small size and aggressive play, he failed to make an impact. He became known for giving away penalties and only made his international appearances during the 2004-05 season.

England's rush to include Burgess in their World Cup squad, despite concerns about his experience and ability to adapt to rugby union, ultimately resulted in a catastrophic failure. Bath, who signed him for a record fee, and Burgess himself must also share responsibility for the debacle. While he was not a bad player, the entire saga was a disaster.

The powerhouse, nicknamed "The Volcano," burst onto the rugby scene for Gloucester, scoring an incredible five tries on his debut against Leeds. He was then eligible to play for England due to residency grounds, and earned five caps. However, despite his domestic success, Vainikolo failed to replicate his try-scoring form at the international level, resulting in his quick exit from the national team under Martin Johnston's tenure.