The Daily Telegraph's Gavin Mairs talks to David Strettle about his first impressions of new England coach Stuart Lancaster.
"Saracens wing David Strettle has given a ringing endorsement of Stuart Lancaster’s attempts to bring “belief and excitement” back to the England squad.
Strettle added the interim head coach should be a leading contender to get the job on a permanent basis if the team are successful in the Six Nations.
The Rugby Football Union has appointed headhunters Odgers to lead the recruitment search for a permanent successor to Martin Johnson and hopes to make an appointment before the end of the Six Nations, placing pressure on Lancaster to deliver results quickly if he is to make a strong case for getting the job himself.
However, Strettle, whose fine form for Saracens in recent weeks has thrust him into contention for the left wing position for the Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Feb 4, believes Lancaster has already taken a big step towards securing the job for the longer term."
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