The Daily Telegraph's Mick Cleary is refusing to get carried away with Stuart Lancaster's youthful-looking England squad.
"Stuart Lancaster has proven himself to be a slick PR operator: presentable bloke, media-friendly, strong message. The returns have been immediate. The soiled RFU brand has had an instant makeover.
"From the trough of post World Cup despond, suddenly there is light and optimism. It’s a pity that England have got to play some matches. It could ruin what has been a great story.
"Well, so much for the curmudgeon’s perspective. It may not pan out that way. But as Lancaster prepares to name his 32-man Elite Player Squad tomorrow, it’s only right to correct false impressions that may have built up. And that doesn’t necessarily mean that gung-ho England is a mirage. They are defending Six Nations champions, after all."
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