By James Standley At Twickenham

Wilkinson backed by Robinson

He may have been in the job full-time for less than a week but new England coach Andy Robinson is clear what his aim is - to win the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

On Wednesday at Twickenham Robinson gave his first news conference since taking the reins full time following the departure of Clive Woodward and he was not afraid to reveal the extent of his ambition for his side.

"The main aim is for us to go in as favourites to the 2007 World Cup and for us to do what no other side has ever done - to win back-to-back World Cups," he said.

"That's the long-term aim. Now it's about the short-term goals, and my focus is the three autumn internationals and also the Six Nations.

"The three games in the autumn will be great games and then there's the Six Nations, which we came third in last time, so we've got some points to prove in terms of the way we're going to perform in that championship."

England may be the reigning world champions but if they are to retain the World Cup in France in three years time they face a massive task.

The enthusiasm we have had from the side has been awesome and it's been a pleasure to be around the squad New coach Andy Robinson

A combination of retirements and injuries has decimated the side that won the tournament in Australia, but Robinson was typically positive when asked if the loss of so many key players was a problem.

"Losing lots of players is part of the sport, unfortunately, and every time a player gets injured then it is another opportunity for somebody else," said Robinson, who was assistant coach for much of Woodward's tenure.

"We've got some depth in terms of the number of younger players coming through, so if somebody is unfortunately injured or as in the case of George Chuter is banned, that's a definite opportunity for another player.

"It's the nature of the sport you're going to get injuries - you've got to be able to cope with that."

Robinson, who will announce his first 40-man squad next week, is promising to revitalise an England team that has grown stale.

"I think Will Greenwood has stated that we're fourth or fifth in the world and that's how the players are feeling," said Robinson.

Robinson mentioned Harry Ellis as a player who could break through

"We've got to put England back to the top of the pile and that will start against Canada (on 10 November)."

Among Robinson's ideas to sharpen up his squad is to work with a rugby league team in a cross-code training exercise.

"We want to go and train with a rugby league side because I think we can learn a number of things from the rugby league game," said Robinson, who has two ex-league coaches, Phil Larder and Joe Lydon, among his assistants.

"I think training with a rugby league team will be really challenging for the players."

England have had a difficult year since their stirring victory over Australia to win the World Cup, but Robinson is relishing the chance to take them back to the top of the pile once more.

"It's about creating a fresh environment - it's the next era," he said.

"The enthusiasm we have had from the side has been awesome and it's been a pleasure to be around the squad."