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Jonny Wilkinson excited by England squad

Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson reveals that he is excited by the current squad.

Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has revealed that he is excited by the current squad competing in the Six Nations.

England claimed their first win of the tournament last weekend with a 20-0 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.

Wilkinson believes that head coach Stuart Lancaster is now building solidly ahead of the 2015 World Cup on home soil.

"I really enjoy the squad at the moment, I think the team looks in great shape and it looks as though it's going to be building nicely towards the World Cup," he told Sky Sports News.

"The key is England's performance levels. Results are sometimes out of control but the consistency in performance and in excellence is crucial.

"What Stuart Lancaster has done with that squad is create a foundation which is very solid, it's something now that you can rely and depend on."

England continue their Six Nations campaign a week on Saturday when they welcome unbeaten Ireland to Twickenham Stadium.

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