Aviva Premiership: Dai Young backs Christian Wade for England after Wasps beat Sale

Wasps directory of rugby Dai Young believes winger Christian Wade should play for England.

Though Wade did not score on Sunday, his man-of-the-match performance set up the opportunities for Wasps to score five tries in a dazzling 41-16 win over Sale.

The winger made his debut for England in 2013 but an ankle injury forced him out of the majority of last season.

However Young believes Wade’s performance against the Sharks warrants attention from the England selectors with the Six Nations just weeks away.

"I thought he was outstanding, especially in the first half," said Young.

"We all know what can do in space but even when space wasn't there he showed some real physicality to break tackles and create opportunities.

"It's not for me to say who should be in (the England team) but I wouldn't swap him for any other winger. He's a big part of taking us forward and whatever jersey he's got on, he's going to be a real threat to whoever he is playing against.

"He is by far one of the most exciting wingers with ball in hand. He's as good a finisher as anyone else but sometimes I don't think he gets as the credit he deserves for creating opportunities for other people.

"Certainly he'd be in any team I'd be involved in. If he gets the nod, he'll do a job I'm sure."

Wade, who set up James Haskell for the opening try of the game, was told of his coach’s remarks after the game.

"Hearing Dai's comments, it's really humbling for me," said Wade. "I just want to keep putting in performances and let the rest take care of itself."

Young says the victory over Sale was encouraging, particularly with all the substitutes being used.

"I certainly would have settled for that before the game," Young said. "I thought it was a comfortable win.

"Emptying the bench with 25 minutes to go allowed us to look after some of the guys and look at others who haven't had much game time.

"All in all I'm really pleased with how it's gone.

“We've had two big performances here and two big crowds, we've got to keep that going and turn this into a real fortress for us as soon as possible."