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Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born 9 March 1970) is a former rugby union footballer who represented and captained England and Leicester. He is mostly known for captaining England to victory in the World Cup in 2003. He became the new England team manager in July 1st 2008, replacing the previous manager Brian Ashton. He's regarded as one of the greatest locks to have ever played. He toured three times with the British and Irish Lions, becoming the only man to have captained them on two separate tours. He also led his club Leicester Tigers to back-to back Heineken Cup victories and won the league six times. Despite no coaching experience, he was appointed team manager of the national England rugby Union side in April 2008.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Johnson coach of England before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Johnson coach of England before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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England's Manager Martin Johnson, seen prior to the start of the Six Nations rugby union international match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday March 13, 2010.

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England's Manager Martin Johnson, seen prior to the start of the Six Nations rugby union international match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday March 13, 2010.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: England manager Martin Johnson looks on during the England rugby union squad training session at Pennyhill Park on March 12, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Coach Martin Johnson talks to the press during the England Training Session and Press Conference at Pennyhill Park on March 9, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Martin Johnson the England Team Manager looks on during England training at Pennyhill Park on March 4, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Martin Johnson the England Team Manager looks on during England training at Pennyhill Park on March 4, 2010 in Bagshot, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Martin Johnson coach of England looks thoughtful prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 27, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Martin Johnson coach of England looks thoughtful prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 27, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Martin Johnson coach of England looks thoughtful prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 27, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Martin Johnson coach of England looks thoughtful prior to the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 27, 2010 in London, England.

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"Maybe we're trying to force things a little bit"


Martin Johnson Mar 15 2010 7:32 AM from Mirror.co.uk

"It's France's to lose ... They are a very strong side whereas England's performances against us and against Scotland were not very good or convincing. We didn't play well today but France are one of the top two or three sides in..."


Nick Mallett Mar 15 2010 6:13 AM from Irish Independent

"It can be a very long night in Paris if you don’t get it right"


Martin Johnson Mar 15 2010 12:37 AM from Irish Times

"When we put England under pressure there were a couple of occasions when we chose the wrong options"


Andy Robinson Mar 14 2010 11:19 PM from 7 Days

"The team are frustrated with life, with themselves ... As a collective I think we are just gutted. We could have won but I am not going to say we should have won. As a team we have to find a way to win."


Martin Johnson Mar 14 2010 11:19 PM from 7 Days

"It will be a different dynamic, one we need to make work for us ... France have a lot to lose, they will be heavy favourites, they will feel the pressure. We have to stay with them when they try to blow you away in the first 20..."


Martin Johnson Mar 14 2010 10:02 PM from Times Online

"Back row is the most important area of the game now. It dictates how you play."


Clive Woodward Mar 14 2010 7:15 AM from The Telegraph

"Overall this game was a tale of missed chances but the draw doesn't bring our progress to a halt"


Martin Johnson Mar 14 2010 1:27 AM from Globe and Mail

"As a collective we're just gutted"


Toby Flood Mar 14 2010 12:02 AM from The Independent
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Johnson coach of England before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Johnson coach of England before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England Head Coach Martin Johnson looks on prior to the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: (L-R) England Head Coach Martin Johnson watches from the stands with his Assistants John Wells and Brian Smith during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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