Piers Morgan picks his top 5 England players - and fans hate it

Thursday, 14 January 2021 at 19:57

byRugby Rucker

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has picked his all-time greatest World and Lions XV's – an said that it’s impossible to argue with his selection.

Only five English players were selected across his two selections. Fans were displeased to see the likes of Jason Robinson, Lawrence Dallaglio and Maro Itoje all miss out.

Here's how they rank:

5. Jonny Wilkinson

"The ultimate kicking and defensive fly half."

DID YOU KNOW? Wilkinson’s brother, Mark, was also a Newcastle player who made 16 appearances in the Premiership for the side between 2002 and 2005

4. Fran Cotton

"Iconic photograph sums him up. One of the classic Lions. A powerhouse"

DID YOU KNOW? With Steve Smith he founded the clothing company Cotton Traders in 1987

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3. Jason Leonard

"More than 100 caps as a prop is unbelievable."

DID YOU KNOW? Woodward wrote in his autobiography that Leonard's introduction was the key substitution which helped England win the World Cup

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2. Richard Hill

"Quiet, unassuming demeanour but was always vital."

DID YOU KNOW? His nephew is Charlton Athletic left back, Ben Purrington

1. Martin Johnson

"He was indispensable to England in the World Cup win. He made it happen."

DID YOU KNOW? Johnson was awarded an OBE by The Queen in 1997 but later honoured with a CBE in the aftermath of England’s Rugby World Cup triumph in 2003.