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Johnson getting impatient with England

England coach Martin Johnson gave the first indication that his patience is beginning to wear thin after admitting he is 'fed up' of constantly having to say England must improve.

England struggled to a 16-9 victory over Argentina on Saturday with an error-strewn performance devoid of direction, ambition and confidence.

Both Australia captain Rocky Elsom and Argentina skipper Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe have commented over the last fortnight on how predictable England are in attack.

Ireland, who drew with the Wallabies in Dublin yesterday, and South Africa's conquerors France both appear to be light years ahead of England at present.

Johnson knows that unless England must effect a remarkable transformation in the space of six days or they will be put to the sword when New Zealand arrive at Twickenham on Saturday.

'If we make those same mistakes we will be in big trouble against the All Blacks,' said Johnson.

 
RTÉ.ie Sport: England coach Martin Johnson is concerned ahead of Saturday's calsh with New Zealand
England coach Martin Johnson is concerned ahead of Saturday's calsh with New Zealand
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