Guscott (left) celebrates the Lions' victory over South Africa in 1997

Woodward controversially chose Jonny Wilkinson ahead of Gavin Henson at inside centre, while the Lions line-up contains a total of eight Englishmen.

"This team is almost robotic in its selection because it has been picked to play in a certain way," said Guscott.

"The pack will stick the ball up the jumper and try to grind out a victory."

Guscott, who is in New Zealand for the tour, played eight Tests for the Lions on three tours between 1989 and 1997.

And the former Bath star believes the back-line selected, with Wilkinson playing alongside fly-half Stephen Jones, will not cause too many worries in the New Zealand camp ahead of Saturday's game in Christchurch.

It is not a back-line I would worry about too much if I was defending against it Jeremy Guscott

"In some ways, I am disappointed," Guscott added.

"But Woodward is pragmatic, and that selection is pragmatic without a doubt.

"I don't think Wilkinson will feel any added pressure playing in the centre. He's been picked to do a job, and if he had been selected at open-side flanker, he would have played.

"Jonny is realistic enough to understand that Stephen Jones has played more international rugby over the past 12 months.

"He was the form fly-half of the Six Nations, which Jonny didn't play in, so no-one will argue with the selection of Jones at number 10.

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"What people are more likely to question is Wilkinson's selection at inside centre. I personally question it, as I believe Henson should play.

"The concern is that you miss some pace with Jonny and Stephen playing together, because they are very similar. It suggests they are going to kick a lot for position.

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"At the same time, there is no doubt that Jonny is a good passer of the ball, and he can get it out wide to the likes of Gareth Thomas, Josh Lewsey and Jason Robinson with his whipping pass.