Jason Robinson has said that he turned to his faith after he was asked to be England captain by coach Andy Robinson. Robinson, who is a devout Christian, will lead England against Canada at Twickenham on Saturday.
"I was surprised, very surprised. Andy told me to have a think about it, which I did," said the Sale full-back.
"I didn't give an answer straight away. I went back and had a pray about it. I saw him the next day and shook his hand and said I'd be delighted to do it."
Robinson, who was made captain at Sale this season, was asked to skipper England in the absence of the injured Jonny Wilkinson.
"I have done so many things in my career. When I think I can't do any more, I get the Sale captaincy," he said.
"And then when I think there's nothing left I get the England captaincy.
"I have been so blessed. It is one thing getting the England captaincy - it is another thing doing it well."
Robinson said he would not hesitate to turn to other experienced team members for help with difficult decisions.
 |  When a decision needs making, if I haven't got the answer I'll consult players around me |
"I am learning as I go on. I have some great guys around me with experience and I will use that experience to help," he said. "When I am at Sale I don't make all the decisions. I use the people around me. That will be the same on Saturday.
"When a decision needs making, if I haven't got the answer I will consult players around me. We have so much experience in the team it would be silly not to use that.
"There will be times where you have a quiet word and there will be times you have to give guys a kick up the backside and speak loudly to them.
"Different situations require different things."
Robinson is keen to start his captaincy on a winning note after England's disappointing Six Nations campaign and tour of New Zealand and Australia.
"I am excited by the potential of the team. After five defeats in six games we need to make sure we get back to winning ways and hopefully that will start on Saturday," he said.
"I am looking forward to doing some damage to Canada."
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