Friday 20 March 2015 10:31, UK
Stuart Lancaster feels the crowd at Twickenham could make a big difference in deciding the winner of the Six Nations.
England host France in the final game of the tournament on Saturday, and by the time kick-off arrives, Lancaster's men will know exactly what they need to do to be crowned champions.
They go into the final set of fixtures leading on points difference, with Ireland four points adrift and Wales 25 back, but both will have played - Ireland take on Scotland at Murrayfield after Wales face Italy in Rome - by the time England head on to the pitch against their rivals from across the Channel.
"It will be hugely important that the crowd get behind the team," Lancaster said.
"If there's ever a day when we need the crowd to push us over the line and give us the momentum we need then it is Saturday.
"Whether we just need to get the win or win by 10 points or whatever it might take, the crowd will have a huge part to play.
"This game is not about the World Cup, it's about winning the Championship. And that's all it's about. It's about Saturday night only.
"Our mindset is to go and win the game. We can't play just to hang in there. We have to have a front foot mentality and have an intensity and tempo to our game from the first minute."
Some say the scheduling makes England favourites to lift the trophy, but Lancaster feels being in the final game brings with it added pressure, making his job more challenging.
"I don't think we can be seen as favourites. I don't think anyone can. It will play out on the day," Lancaster said.
"Whether the staggered kick-offs help us depends on what the other scores are.
"If we have to win by 20, psychologically if you concede seven points in the first five minutes and then a penalty, you then have to score 30.
"Psychologically it's an interesting dynamic for the players to manage. The danger is that sometimes you can want to chase the game too early rather than build the score.
"It's an 80-minute game. Knowing that is one thing, but dealing with everything that's around it puts incredible pressure on the players.
"On the staggered kick-off times, we all know the rules when we start. It makes it exciting."
