England is ready to light up World Cup despite all odds

Max Malins insists England are ready to light up the World Cup despite their misfiring attack and the constant churn of coaches.

Richard Wigglesworth is the latest man entrusted with giving the side some try scoring ammunition ahead of the tournament, but only arrived in post in June.

Since wing Malins’ debut in November 2020, under Eddie Jones, England have had a succession of people charged with adding spark.

Simon Amor, Jones himself, Martin Gleeson and Nick Evans have all tried but none has produced the magic formula.

In the Six Nations England managed just 13 tries in five games, with five coming against Italy, but just one apiece against France and Ireland.

But Malins insists that is water under the bridge and he is ready to help burst the dam as France 2023 approaches.

“Every attack coach has their own ideas, but it doesn’t vary too much,” said the 26-year-old.

“It’s not like we’ve gone from trying to play wide to hitting everything through the middle. You get to know one attack coach and the personnel changes so maybe there is a hindrance but there’s a solid foundation and solid coaching group.

“We have a backline full of different strengths. You need someone punch that front door down and get over the gain line - which we have plenty of in the centres and some on the wing. It’s about striking a balance.

“We need to be able to play to space, that is where the distributors come in, but we also need options that can get us over the gain line when there is slow ball. You don’t always have this perfect picture when you are on the front foot with quick ball and space.”

With Wigglesworth new to the job Owen Farrell, George Ford and Marcus Smith, the three fly-halves, are key in developing the attack.

Farrell demonstrated a new side to his game last season, propelling Saracens to the Premiership title.

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And Malins, who has since moved from Sarries to Bristol, added: “He has got so many strings to his bow.

“People normally associated him with his solid, great tactical kicking but last season he showed his attacking prowess and how he can pick defences apart, putting people through holes. He even did a few out-the-back passes. He’s shown he’s the full package.

“Owen and George are both students of the game. You see them chatting in the corner and you know what they’re chatting about. Two unbelievable rugby minds.

“Once they come together and collaborate you know you’re going to be getting some good feedback. They are always trying to look where we can improve. To have those two - and Marcus, who brings a different spin on things – is brilliant.”