The eve of another crucial match for England, and yet again the debate over Brian Ashton's position rumbles on.
After taking a beleaguered England team to the brink of World Cup glory, Ashton has seen his side collapse in both their opening Six Nations matches, and were fortunate to escape from Rome with a victory.
This has led to the latest round of media specualtion regarding Ashton's future, and in particular, whether he should be relieved of his duties this weekend should England stutter in Paris.
What should also be taken into consideration is whether England have just not been playing to their full potential in recent weeks. We are all aware of just how far this England team can go when they put their minds to it, and Phil Vickery has today called for England to show some responsibility if they are to improve.
One thing is for certain, England will have a tough job over-hauling a French side who have not lost to England at the Stade de France in the Six Nations for eight years. Indeed France have enjoyed something of a renaissance of their own since losing to England in last year's World Cup Semi-final.
A victory for England may buy Ashton a few more weeks, but the question to be asked is whether it would simply just prolong the inevitable?
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I think Saturday's game has proved that Ashton should stay on.
I like him and think he is the man to lead England forward. If Wales lose a game, which I expect them to do against France then I could see England lift the six nations trophy
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