Woodward is looking forward to leading England in 2007

Woodward said he had received other offers since England's 2003 success but he was not tempted to quit.

"You get to the situation, like Martin Johnson, and say what do I do now? But I love this job," he said.

"I want to move this team on and see it as a greater challenge. To see if we can go to another tournament and win it again is something I would like to do."

England could only manage third in this year's Six Nations, but Woodward said he expects his team to rediscover their form on this summer's tour to New Zealand and Australia.

"The reason we won the World Cup is because we have relished going head to head with southern hemisphere teams," he said.

"We have beaten southern hemisphere teams 12 games in a row, home and away, and it's my job now to keep that momentum going.

"We are at our best when we play these sides and I just hope we will have everyone fit."

Woodward said he will not select fly-half Jonny Wilkinson unless he is fully fit.

Wilkinson admits tour doubt

Wilkinson is still recovering from the shoulder surgery he underwent after the World Cup.

Woodward said: "I'm just leaving it up to him.

"If he is 100% fit I will take him. If he isn't I will not take him and we will look forward to having him back in the side for the autumn.

"Australia and New Zealand are not the places to take anyone who is not fully fit, not even someone who is 99% fit."

Woodward was speaking after receiving the Sport England coach of the year award, as well as the AIPS team trophy.

The team trophy is voted for by international sports writers, only a third of which come from countries which play rugby.

England nonetheless received over 50% more votes than AC Milan, the Champions League winners.