Mike Friday Quotations

This really is a crucial tournament for us and all the boys are fired up.

I believe this squad includes some future stars of England rugby and the experience will be vital to their development.

We played well when we could get the ball but just didn't get enough ball in hand.

We got the ball back. We didn't panic, and our young players looked after the ball and then our senior boys finished it off.

We're very disappointed but that is sevens rugby: it's core skills under the microscope. New Zealand were worthy winners.

Preparations could not have gone better, I could not be happier with the squad and my final decision could not have been more difficult.

Day three is when you have to perform at your peak.

I truly believe that this squad includes some of the future stars of England rugby and this experience will be a vital part of their player development.

Every one of the 15 players we brought here deserved a place and it was a very tough decision to make.