It is 10-years to the day since England lifted the Webb Ellis trophy Mega-rich American Football teams are queueing up to offer England hero Jonny Wilkinson £6million a year to quit rugby for the NFL. "There's no doubt he could be a star in the NFL. Owen Farrell, George Ford and Henry Slade were among the England's backs to learn the tricks of the kicking trade from one of the all-time greats ahead of their upcoming Autumn internationals.Former Toulon, England and Lions fly-half Jonny Wilkinson currently works as a kicking consultant for Eddie Jones' side.And on Tuesday, the country's 2003 World Cup hero and all-time record points scorer, oversaw kicking practice at England's Pennyhill Park base.Jonny Wilkinson, England's record points scorer, oversaw kicking practice on TuesdayThe World Cup winner passed on knowledge to George Ford (L) and Henry Slade (C)Wilkinson put some of Eddie Jones' backs through their paces during training at Pennyhill ParkJonathan Joseph, Alex Lozowki and full-back Brown were also among the current crop of England players to be put through their paces by Wilkinson ahead of their clash with Argentina on November 11.Jones invited Wilkinson to help out for the first time last January, after which England won their second consecutive Six Nations title under the Australian.The 38-year-old scored 1179 points during his glittering but injury-affected international career. Jonny Wilkinson's got it all. "Rugby sources fear England's chances of hanging on to their star player will be even slimmer if Wilko and his lionhearted team-mates can pull off another sensational World Cup win against South Africa on Saturday.An insider said: "If Jonny can win the World Cup again he could decide to walk away at the very top.
Farrell is second in the all-time list, more than 550 points behind his coach on 603.Slade, of Exeter Chiefs, practises alongside Wilkinson during the session on TuesdayMike Brown and Owen Farrell listen to instructions dished out by Wilkinson at Pennyhill ParkWilkinson, Ford and co watch on as Farrell practises his kicking from hand on TuesdayAfter England face the Pumas at Twickenham, Jones' side take on Australia and Samoa as they continue to prepare for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.They will be able to call on Lions wing Elliot Daly for the three matches after he recovered from injury and rejoined the squad this week.Jones' side are preparing for autumn internationals against Samoa, Argentina and AustraliaMembers of the England pack trained alongside their Welsh counterparts on Monday
His Pre-performance routine involved him clasping hands as if praying. The only way they get touched is if they mess up – and Jonny doesn't do messing up. “I was a shell of the player I’d been when I was 20 years old. "Kickers just come on and do their stuff. Jonny Wilkinson, undoubtedly one of the best goal kickers in rugby with an impressive 169 conversions to his name, had a unique Pre-performance routine. Wilkinson described the few seconds before a kick saying, “I call for the tee, get it on, set the ball up and then I’m into a routine”.
"But the trump card for convincing a player who has had so many injury problems could be the lack of physical contact for kickers. Over the past six weeks Jonny Wilkinson's hands have become not just the defining image of the 2003 Rugby World Cup but the the symbol of a nation's yearning for sporting glory. "He has had such a tough time with injuries since the last World Cup that he may not want to risk putting his battered body through all that again. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.
Former Toulon, England and Lions fly-half Jonny Wilkinson currently works as a kicking consultant for Eddie Jones' side. Inside England with Jonny Wilkinson But while he's got all the necessary attacking skills, he doesn't shirk those tackling duties either. Watch Queue Queue He pulls all the strings for England.
"No comments have so far been submitted. "Kicking king Wilkinson has told in the past how he loves watching American Football games and would seriously consider playing in the NFL.He said back in 2003: "It is quite an exciting prospect to think about. He's the perfect package as far as outside-halves go. "There were major doubts over his fitness but he's looking stronger than ever. It is October 2011, and a 32-year‑old Jonny Wilkinson is playing in his fourth World Cup, under Martin Johnson in New Zealand. Watch Queue Queue. Tribute to JONNY WILKINSON - "The Kicking MACHINE" - YouTube This video is unavailable. He's got wonderful vision, his passing is spot on and he's deadly with the boot.