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Euphoric England fans besiege the England team hotel in Manly to pay tribute to their victorious heroes

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England coach Clive Woodward acknowledges the tremendous support his side have received throughout the tournament in Australia

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England captain Martin Johnson and match-winner Jonny Wilkinson pose with the Webb Ellis World Cup trophy

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Wing Ben Cohen leaves the England team hotel amid a sea of well-wishers as England depart for a celebratory dinner

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Lock Ben Kay signs an England fan's shirt as supporters clamour to get a personal memento of England's World Cup triumph

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Wilkinson and his girlfriend Di Stewart leave for the IRB awards dinner where the fly-half is named International Player of the Year

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Coach Woodward and his wife Jayne arrive at the IRB awards dinner in Sydney before England depart for home on Monday

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Skipper Johnson offers a rare smile as he and wife Kay bathe in the glory of England's World Cup victory