Rowntree: England capable of winning World Cup
England's current squad is capable of winning the Rugby World Cup, according to coach Graham Rowntree.
Forwards coach Graham Rowntree believes that England have what it takes to win this year's Rugby World Cup.
England face Ireland in their final warm-up match on Saturday, before kicking-off their campaign against Fiji on September 18.
And Rowntree has insisted that the current crop of players have the quality to become world champions, after RFU chief Rob Andrew suggested Stuart Lancaster's squad will peak in "two or three years".
"This team is going to get better and better as it gets more experienced but I promise you this team can win a World Cup now," said Rowntree.
"We must use the Ireland match to make a statement to the world.
"Ireland are one of our fiercest rivals, with some true warriors - that's why I say our World Cup starts on Saturday.
"But we're at Twickenham and we've got our home support. We're spoiled really, the support we're getting now is unbelievable.
"It makes the hairs on my neck stand up just thinking about that roar when the guys run out."