Dallaglio hails Wilkinson return
Lawrence Dallaglio has denied England are over-reliant on Jonny Wilkinson but admits his return is crucial if the world champions are to be successful.
England have made a winning start to the RBS 6 Nations, beating Scotland and Italy on successive weekend, with Wilkinson's return at fly-half proving instrumental in both victories.
"There's nothing wrong with relying on Jonny Wilkinson. The England team that was successful was based around him as well," Dallaglio told Sportsweek on BBC Radio Five Live.
"But I don't think we are too reliant on Jonny. Clearly what needs to be mentioned is that he's such a good player that any team that has him would be that much better.
"He will always keep you in the game and can win games for you as well. It's great to have him back, not just for England but for the whole of rugby."
Dallaglio has been impressed by England's start to the Six Nations but will reserve true judgement of their progress until after the coming battles against Ireland and France.
"Played two, won two is the key statistic," he said.
"It's a very, very encouraging start to the Six Nations and certainly one we'd have taken over the last couple of years.
"But England played two, won two at the start of the last Six Nations and things went pretty bad after that.
"Everyone is pleased with the performances, especially against Scotland. The return of Jonny Wilkinson, Jason Robinson and Phil Vickery means England have more leaders on the pitch now."
