WE CAN DESTROY FRANCE'S GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

GET ready for a brutal battle, a fight to the finish. Prepare for a cagey, tense, nerve-shredding, heart-stopping contest that could go to the wire. I wouldn't be surprised if there is extra-time but I have a vision of Jonny Wilkinson kicking his goals to perfection. So although France are the favourites and will be harder to beat than Australia, England can surprise the world again. The fact that Brian Ashton has been able to name an unchanged team for the first time has to be a sign. The players will feel better knowing that they are next to men they won a big match with last week. That is so good for confidence. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]