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'England's backs more talented than Wilkinson era'

Sunday Times journalist Stephen Jones believes England's backs are more talented than those of 'the Wilkinson era'.

England narrowly beat Wales in the Six Nations after Elliot Daly scored a 76th-minute try, securing a 21-16 victory in Cardiff.

Jones said: "Elliot Daly to me is one of the best talents to come through European rugby for several years,

"This is the most most talented group of England backs I can remember probably since even before the Wilkinson era, there's some absolute rich brilliance there."

Jonny Wilkinson was part of the England squad that won the 2003 World Cup, famously kicking the drop-goal that won the final against Australia.

This clip is originally from 5 live Sport on Sunday 12th February 2017.

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