Martin Johnson has my backing - Thomas

The Rugby Football Association's acting chairman Martyn Thomas backs Martin Johnson to remain as England manager after Saturday's World Cup exit at the hands of France.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek, Thomas admitted that there had been highs and lows over the past couple of years but that England had failed to deliver in the World Cup.

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