Monday 16 January 2017 10:32, UK
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says Matt Mullan is the perfect man to solve England’s injury problems at loosehead prop.
With both Mako Vunipola and Joe Marler ruled out for at least the opening two rounds of the Six Nations, Eddie Jones will be forced to look elsewhere when England begin the defence of their title against France at Twickenham next month.
That means Mullan could make only his second Test start for England and Young insists he is ready for the challenge.
"No one will be prouder than Matt to represent his country and in the past he has always done it really well. If he does get the nod, he won't let anyone down," Young said.
"He leaves nothing out there - when he comes into the dressing room he's always emptied the tank. If you look at his stats for a front row they're very high.
"He's always been there or thereabouts for England and he knows the systems inside-out. When he has been called upon to perform, he's always done a great job for them."
Mullan, who deputised for Vunipola on last summer's tour to Australia, does not want to be limited to a supporting role.
"Every player has ambitions to play for England, not only to play but to try and start and play as many times as you can," Mullan said.
"If I am lucky enough to be dragged into the England camp, you have got to keep working hard and you have got to negotiate that first."
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