England’s “spiky bunch” are preparing to pump up the physicality and aggression in the Six Nations and lay down a real World Cup marker.

Former centre Will Greenwood believes Steve Borthwick’s men are close to harbouring a “siege mentality” in their bid to rule the rugby globe.
They have turned from a frustrating, competitive side which lost so many tight encounters, to producing clinical, imposing performances and are now on an 11-game winning streak, having brushed aside New Zealand, Argentina and Australia in the process.
And World Cup winner Greenwood backs them to deliver a successful ...