I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that.

My own position is so far on the obsessive side of preparation and professionalism that I fear my point of view is not going to be shared by anyone.

The conversation topic in my head is not what role I should play; it is whether I am going to play at all.

What I am proud of is I have searched for the best of me and I have been a team man without fail.

Playing the game, representing the team, giving my all and never letting go has meant everything to me.

I would like to wish the England squad every success. I would also very much like to extend those wishes to Martin Johnson, Brian Smith, Mike Ford, John Wells, Graham Rowntree and the rest of the England 2011 World Cup management team who have been fantastic and deserve people to know that.

We need to ask ourselves what are we here for and what have we worked so hard to be here for.