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The football and cricket world cups turned out to be crashing disappointments for England fans but at least the prospect of the rugby version later this year should give them some cause for optimism.

England won the trophy in 2003 and reached the final in 2007, and former England scrum-half Andy Gomarsall is convinced they can go all the way again in New Zealand.

MARTIN JOHNSON is the man to lead the revival of English rugby, according to one of his former international team-mates.

Harlequins star Andy Gomarsall thinks Johnson, who skippered England to World Cup glory in 2003, is perfect to take on a manager’s role – and he could work with current coach Brian Ashton.

“I think he would be fantastic,� he said. “His rugby cv is the best so he would be awesome."