Johnson's Feeling the Pressure ; but England's Manager Says He Is Up for the Task of Reviving His Flagging Team [Edition 3]

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MARTIN JOHNSON admitted last night that he is under pressure as England manager, but dismissed the notion that his coaching regime is at risk if his much-criticised side lose to France at Twickenham today.

Brooding, stubborn and introspective, Johnson defended a Six Nations campaign that has become a lost cause following away defeats in Dublin and Cardiff. He admitted he is frustrated by the flood of yellow cards that have undermined England's performances and made no excuse for his animated show of dismay at Croke Park over England's crass indiscipline.

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Johnson's Feeling the Pressure ; but England's Manager Says He Is Up for the Task of Reviving His Flagging Team [Edition 3]

Shown newspaper headlines claiming his job as England manager is on the line, Johnson said: 'That's a headline writer. We know we've made mistakes and get things wrong and we know what we are trying to do and trying to get to. But don't think we have our head in our...

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