To not have Wilkinson is 1000000000 per cent personal 😂

Wilco is by far the best flyhalf england have ever had..his tackle was awesome, his drop goals were just disheartening, he could kick goals from anywhere in the opposition half and he had great distribution skills..people remember his injuries and not his run up to 2003....how can you put miss kick, dodgy tackle height of farrel over that?

Definite beef between Lawrence and Jonny. Must be

Definitely has to be personal. Farrells good but Wilko could kick DGs from anywhere. Who would you bet on winning a world cup final with this xv?

No Wilko ? definitely personal. Dab Carter described him as the "Closest thing to the perfect rugby player". 🤔

2014 Heineken Cup Final, Farrell was young and in his prime, Wilkinson well into his 30s. Wilkinson absolutely schooled Farrell, to pretend that the outcome would have been different 11 years earlier is madness.

Lawrence Dallaglio: "My dream team is the England 2003 World Cup squad; except for Wilko. Fuck Wilko! Wilko didn't pick me in his all time England squad for..... what's that magazine called again....... or yeah, fucking "Ruck" magazine! And the guy didn't invite me on his stag to Butlins. Not a chance he's in my squad - I'll have Andy Goode all day. It's not personnel or anything, just Goode is world class.

I'm Irish and a massive farrell fan but all day long Wilkinson is the best out half

Andrew Sheridan should have been in the conversation for loosehead

Not having Jonny at 10 is mental 🤯

Tbh the mad thing here is Tom Croft not getting even a mention. That bloke was nails, athletic, had hands and hit like Underhill.

Admire and respect Mr Dallaglio for his rugby accomplishments. However, in my humble opinion, there can be no honest talk of an all time England 15 without Mr Wilkinson in it. Mr Dallaglio is perfectly entitled to his opinion, but the arguments he advances in support of his view regarding Mr Wilkinson’s omission from his list are - at best - specious. Mr Wilkinson occupies a rarefied place in the history of rugby’s finest no 10s. ⭐️ Mr Farrell is also a class act ⭐️

Very enjoyable- fascinating hearing about characters of players I watched years ago

Wilkinson at 10 100 times out of 100. Guscott has to be in too!

Haha Ben Cohen mugged me off, whilst I (as a little 8years old Scotland fan in 2004) asked for an autograph at Murrayfield at the England team bus, after they trashed us. I was a huge fan of his before that and slightly less after. I remember Matt Dawson was sound as though. Stopped, plenty of chat, a signature and a photo op as well. Funny hearing now LD and co called Cohen 'rudeboy'. It wasn't just me!

I'm Irish, the Wilkinson call is pure pure salt. I'm baffled

What an awesome player and leader. Looks to have the world on his shoulders. Best of luck Lol

I'm starting to think Farrell has untold secrets about the WRU and ex England players. A world XI over the man who was the top points scorer at WC 2003 after being rested for 2 of the easy games and was easily the player of the tournament. He's captain of the current side despite being awful for 2 years. He's a fly half that always gets bumped to centre because other fly halves are better.

Wilko best 10 I have ever seen- from Ireland

There must be something personal between Dayglo and Wilkinson No England is complete without Jonny Wilkinson at 10 - he's the best flyhalf we ever had in an England jersey and will be many people's World XV. Leaving out Rory Underwood is weird; I know he mostly played in the amateur era, but he'd be exceptional as a professional.

pound for pound Billy Wizz best player of all time.

As a Scotland fan I find it bizzare not to pick Wilkinson. I don't follow all the gossip so maybe he wasn't liked - I don't know. Obviously known for his kicking ability but if you've watched him play he leaves everything on the pitch, big tackles - and not just for his size. Was an entertaining player to watch - probably one of the few players even back in 2003 that could walk in to any other team at the time. But to then pick Farrell... That's a slap in the face.

totally agree, Bracken is one of R=England's best-ever Scrum Halfs. Great pace, a great pass, and solid in defence.

Just love listening to you guys chat Brilliant😂

Hey Jim please interview your team mate jacques burger man what an unsung player

Mike Teague, Mick Skinner?

Johnson, Hill, Wilko and Robinson are the 4 untouchables 😂 Stick anybody else in the other positions and you’ll have a pretty decent team 👍🏻

Does this have a date limit? Can’t see one. If not then where is David Duckham. The greatest English step ever alongside Phil Bennett for wales - both were immense for the baa baas against ABs.

My team of the last 50 years (I judge players by how they compared to their peers, to overcome pro/amateur differences in the game) ..... (1) Leonard (2) Wheeler (3) Cotton (4) Johnson (5) Itoje (6) Hill (7) Neary (8) Dallaglio (9) Dawson (10) Wilkinson (11) Underwood (12) Guscott (13) Greenwood (14) Duckham (15) Robinson

No one else is picking Farrell over Wilko, even Farrell spat out his cornflakes and yelled WTF Lawrence!?

There are two untouchables: Johnson and Wilko at 10, and neither has him there wtf

Would’ve thought Wilkinson was an absolute certainty.. but if nip between Dallaligho and wilko?

My fun / dust-up England XV: Ellis Genge Luke Cowan-Dickie Julian Wight Simon Shaw Martin Johnson Joe Worsley Lewis Moody Billy Vunipola Matt Dawson Owen Farrell Jason Robinson Will Greenwood Many Tuiliagi Chris Splashton Mike Brown

Absolutely criminal not to have Wilkinson in there

Came to the comments before watching, no Wilko??? God amongst men, an icon of rugby, how's he not made the XV...

Did Jim pick his team based on charity games he’s played in ?

How did they not even mention Guscott he was a Rolls Royce of a centre him with Tuilagi......would of been scary

1. Ron Jacobs 2. John Pullen 3 Jason Leonard 4 Martin Johnson 5 Wade Dooley 6 Richard Hill 7 Neil Back 8 Andy Ripley 9 Dickie Jeeps 10 Richard Sharp 11 Rory Underwood 12 David Duckham 13 Jeremy Guscott 14 Jason Robinson 15 Josh Lewsey I must admit that Ron Jacobs is only there because he was always mentioned when I was at school as being the only ex pupil with an England cap, he captained the side as well.

Wilkinson is an untouchable. Dallaglio, very good, I can think of a lot of better 8s in world rugby but can't think of a better 8 for England.

In a previous article it was Julian white at 3, make your mind up!!

Dallaglio has shown himself up somewhat by not picking JW 🤯. JW most certainly was one of the “untouchables” from that 2003 team (along with Johnson/Hill/Robinson). Maybe it grates Dallaglio that he’s not considered in the same group 🤔

Met Thompson and Cohen in a nightclub in Aus during the WC back in 2003..Thompson top lad, Cohen did come across as abit of a n^bsickle

This the greatest fun on a piss up XV. The clip edited it out for some reason

Dallagilo must have been a real *rick in the dressing room. Must have been a nightmare for junior players

What is this media obsession with Maro Itoje? Supposed to be captain of the 2021 Lions but exactly why noone could explain adequately. Then for ages Rugby media was talking up discovering "our next LeBron" (ie whoever or whatever Michael Yormark was pushing for at the time) and then Jim complained to the Youngs brothers on here "next LeBron, yeah, but it hasnt happened has it? It was supposed to be Maro but it didnt happen.." and NOW Dallaglio is talking about "how good he's going to be when he's eventually made England Captain.." Eh? This is the same Itoje who spent the 2nd half vs Scotland walking around the pitch? To go with his previous 'walking' performances in the England jersey. But who cares about how he actually plays right? He's not just undroppable according to media decree, he's going to be captain next. How about: justifying his place in the team first?

Mine would be 1, Leonard 2, George 3,Vikery 4,Johnson, 5,Itoje 6,Curry 7,Underhill 8, Dallaglio 9,Youngs 10,Wilkinson 11,May 12, Tuilagi 13,Tindall 14, Watson 15,Robinson 16, Hartley 17, Marler(for a laugh is nothing else) 18, Cole, 19, Lawes 20,Vunipola 21,Dawson 22,Farrell(can play 10 or 12) Daly(and play 11, 13 or 15)

Wilkinson is a must!! Second greatest first five of all time behind Dan Cater

Missed Fran Cotton, Julian White, Steve Thomson, and that's just the front row.

Interesting talk men. Genge 😎 ngl Lawrence is an inspiration. Wilkinson over Farrell. Jack Nowell.

Iirc Dallaglio was always trying to get Wilkinson to come & play with him & Dawson at Wasps, but Wilkinson stayed loyal to Newcastle. Until he went to France. Then Dallaglio was one of the 1st guys saying England shouldn't pick overseas based players

1990s-ish onwards 1. Leonard 2. Thompson 3. Vickery 4. Johnson 5. Shaw 6. Hill 7. Back 8. Dallaglio 9. Dawson 10. Wilkinson 11. R. Underwood 12. Greenwood (wearing 13) 13. Guscott 14. Robinson 15. Lewsey 16. Woodman 17. George 18. Cole 19. Kay 20. Moody 21. Care/Gomersall (??) 22. Catt 23. Simpson-Daniel

Wilko at 10 Farrel at 12 Solves the problem

What about Hunter? Only man to outplay peak Lomu. Short but great career. I think people forget Wilkinson struggled in 03 until Catt came in.

Sheridan, Thompson, Sinkler, itoje, Jonno,. Hill, vunipola, Lawes, Ellis, Wilko, Robinson, Farrel, tuilagi, Watson, Lewsey

Brilliant

Surprised Guscott didn't get a mention and he is ruder than Cohen!

Wilko without a doubt, although Jim clearly wants people who fancy a scrap…so Owen must be in for him. Never met Ben Cohen but I find it hard to believe he’s as rude as Josh 🙄

Jack Nowell 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Got to have Guscott at 13 :)

J-Ro wore 14 but played at 15 in RWC Final 03

Hamilton you are crazy! Enjoyable watch tho chaps.

Feel like Steve Thompson has been over looked here at hooker. One of the best at that position we've had

My England XV in my lifetime- 1. Andrew Sheridan 2. Jamie George 3. Phil Vickery 4. Martin Johnson 5. Maro Itoje 6. Tom Croft 7. Neil Back 8. Lawrence Dallaglio 9. Matt Dawson 10. Jonny Wilkinson 11. Jason Robinson 12. Mike Tindall 13. Will Greenwood 14. Josh Lewsey 15. Delon Armitage 16. Dylan Hartley 17. Alex Corbisiero 18. Kyle Sinckler 19. Simon Shaw 20. Martin Corry 21. Ben Youngs 22. Owen Farrell 23. Ben Foden

No Andy Goode? What kind of a list is this?

Prime Johnny May not in the conversarion???

Tell me you’re still living in 2003 without telling me you’re still living in 2003

met him outside a casino whilst I wa smashed, top man and world cup legend

I get it’s subjective but you lost me at Farrell instead of Wilco 😂

Simpson Daniel isn't controversial he's a mention in the "what could have been XV"

I wouldn't have great knowledge of rugby from yesteryear, but from what I've seen, Wilkinson is probably going in a World XV, never mind an England XV

Can't just pick your old team 🤣🤣 also not having wilko in is mental

Wilkinson is an untouchable!

I’d ALWAYS pick Wilkinson. Apart from his talent and tactical brain - You want someone who’d go to war with you. Would never fail you. JW - would give his soul for his team. That’s why he’s loved.

Simpson-Daniel and Nowell? Rory and Jason every time

Not English but surprised that Steve Thompson, Jerry Guscott, Tinds, Chris Ashton and Johnny May didn’t get a mention

Good shout Jim on nowell on the wing but I’d put Anthony Watson ahead of Simpson-Daniels

As an Aussie , you not picking Wilkinson is a disgrace to your entire family, country and long lost ancestors.

The trouble with picking these greatest XVs is that people generally only pick from their era and in this case the professional era when many of the greatest players in history played in the amateur era . The world cup winning team was tremendous and was full of very good players and some that were special however there have been greater England players many who played in mediocre teams . I could name a number of great players from the past who I believe we're superior but it's a bit like talking to young people about today's footballers they don't know how good many players from yesteryear were so they only know what they know.

They didn’t even mention Johnny May which I think is a bit harsh Second most tries for England behind Rory Underwood.

6 should have been the easiest choice - Richard Hill

No Johnny, nuts. David Duckham, even if he wasn't from the Pro era was special, give him the opportunity to be a pro and wow what a player you'd have.

Jim is a great guy, as is Lol

Loosehead discussion without Sheridan even being mentioned?!

1. Fun bus. 2. Hartley 3.vickery 4.johnson 5. Itoje 6. Hill 7. Underhill. 8 lol. 9 Ellis. 10. Wilko. 11. Lewsey. 12. Greenwood. 13 tuilangi, 14. Robinson. 15. Mike brown

No Guscott?

Would have dropped Itoje a long way back. Not a great lock at all. Also, the borderline professional / amateur era produced most of England’s best players.

I’m sorry but I can’t comprehend why everyone loves Owen Farrell so much. As far as I can remember I cannot recall him ever opening up a mobile 3/4 line in attack. The centres have never received a good opening pass for years.

And Itoje? Worth 6 points a game to the oppo, maybe 9 if they've got a top goalkicker.

Ben Clark in the back row.

Farrell and not Wilkinson. It’s a wind up. He sounds a bit sour

no guscott?!

No Wilkinson and Richard Hill is just ridiculous. It is so PERSONAL.

Jesus Jim....Rugby did exist pre 2008 lad.

How can Jim pick Lewis Moody in front of Richard Hill😂 I mean picking Hill is standard. As a Welshman who had to endure that England team for a decade or so……Johnson, Dallaglio, Hill etc Love how Lawrence hasn’t picked Wilkinson 😂 brilliant

Now that Lee Childs has atone for his super midget gaffe oh, I think it's time to start reading the books again the last movie Don't Look Back they tossed 2/3 of the actual story and then made some other shit up. I was super pissed as that was a really good story line

Wints would have monstered evenprofession modern back rows

2nd time loz been on jonny!!! What is his problem?

Wilko is first name down never mind the position

Has everyone forgot about jonny May?

Jason Leonard Steve Thompson Julian White Martin Johnson Grewcock (hard af) Richard Hill Neil Back Billy Vunipola (at his best obv) 9. Matt Dawson 10. Wilkinson 11. Chris Ashton 12 manu tuilagi 13 will greenwood 14 Josh Lewsey 15 Jason Robinson Subs: 23. Danny Cipriani Elliot Daily Simpson-Daniel Steve Borthwick Lawrence Dallaglio Phil Vickery