By Bryn Palmer

Gomarsall has won 23 caps

Scrum-half Andy Gomarsall hopes his move from Gloucester to Worcester will lead to an England recall.

Gomarsall was first-choice number nine last autumn but Harry Ellis and Matt Dawson got the nod in the Six Nations.

"I have made a couple of moves before (from Wasps to Bedford then Gloucester) and they have resurrected my career," Gomarsall told BBC Sport.

"I am hoping for the same here. I have a lot to prove and am still ambitious. A new club is just what I needed."

Gomarsall spent four years at Gloucester, helping them win the Powergen Cup and reach the Premiership play-off final in 2003.

But as the club's fortunes dipped last season so did his own, and he refused the offer of a new contract at Kingsholm.

"I felt I was plateauing in my career at Gloucester, and I couldn't see a future there for myself," he explained.

The aim of the club this season is survival again Andy Gomarsall

"I had an opportunity to stay for another three years, but I decided I needed a new challenge in my life, and Worcester presented that.

"Pre-season has gone really well and when you are a new player at a club it gives you fresh bite and impetus.

"You have got to get the respect of your peers within the team, impress the coaches and - once the season starts - the home supporters."

Gomarsall will have an immediate opportunity to show his new allegiances with the visit of Gloucester to Sixways on the opening Saturday of the new season.

It will also be the first chance supporters have to assess the input of new head coach Anthony Eddy, the Australian who has replaced the departed Andy Keast.

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"I knew nothing about him before he arrived but I have been very impressed so far," Gomarsall said.

"Our skill levels are not good enough yet and we need to improve very quickly but he is definitely a coach that will develop the players.

"He has got a lot to offer and the guys have warmed to him straightaway. I am sure he will do an excellent job and benefit Worcester in the long run."

But what of the short term? Having impressed in their first campaign in the top flight and achieved their goal of staying up, is it realistic to expect further progress this season?

"I don't think so," cautions Gomarsall. "The aim of the club this season is survival again. To go into it saying we are going to do something special would be very na�ve.

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"We have got to make a few more signings and strengthen the squad, and (director of rugby) John Brain has already alluded to that.

"Every game in the Premiership has to be a cup final for us. We have to impress our game plan on the opposition, and be hungry to win every game."