Article: ENGLAND GLORY: THEY THINK IT'S ALL OVAL .. IT IS NOW: GIVE 'EM A GONG; ENGLAND GLORY: THEY THINK IT'S ALL OVAL .. IT IS NOW; 1966 heroes lead call to honour cup winners.(News)

Byline: JAMES WEATHERUP

RUGBY-mad England yesterday clamoured for Clive Woodward's all-conquering heroes to be honoured with gongs for their spectacular World Cup victory over Australia.

Sporting legends and celebrities called for England's rugby squad to be rewarded for securing the nation's most important sporting victory since the 1966 football World Cup.

The 37-year wait for a world trophy ended in England's nerve-jangling 20-17 victory in Sydney as the team's star player Jonny Wilkinson booted them to glory with a drop goal in the very last ...

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