Eight years on: Jonny Wilkinson

JONNY WILKINSON assesses England's progress over the last year on the eve of the Calcutta Cup contest with Scotland.

The World Cup winner compares the environment in the 2011 camp with the class of 2003, speaks about his relationship with Martin Johnson, gives his take on becoming the world's leading points scorer once more and sums up his approach to the remainder of his career.

"The 2011 version feels eight years ahead because rugby moves on," said Wilkinson.

"Guys get quicker and more powerful, game plans change, rules change and you've got to move with the times. You can't try and replicate things, but what you can do is take the principles and the best bits and create a better version and we're doing that now."

Also on this week's Podcast:

Martin Johnson: The England boss is delighted to have Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft fit and back in the camp pushing for places

Toby Flood: Recent scorelines don't reflect the progress Scotland have made in the last year, warns the England fly half

Andy Robinson: Ireland's cricket World Cup win over England shows that nothing is a foregone conclusion in sport, says Scotland's head coach

Joe Ansbro: The Northampton Saints centre lines up against England on Sunday and knows his side will have to take every chance that comes their way

Kelly Brown: We'll go on the attack at Twickenham to make Scotland proud, says the Saracens back row forward

Jo McGilchrist: The England Women's lock looks forward to taking the stage at Twickenham on Sunday with confidence high after three successive wins

Charlie Matthews: England's unbeaten Under 20 side are in action at Newbury on Friday night with the Harlequins lock expecting another intense contest

• The gates to Twickenham Stadium open for free public access to England Women v Scotland Women (5.15pm) following the men’s Calcutta Cup clash. The match is live behind the BBC red button (excluding Freeview) and on the BBC Sport website.
• England U20 v Scotland U20 at Newbury (8pm) is live on Sky Sports 3 (red button). Tickets at Monks Lane cost £12 (£10 concessions) with free entry for accompanied Under 10s.

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