Wasps and England back row James Haskell has admitted that it is his dream to captain both club and country.
Back row star wants to lead England and Wasps
Wasps and England back row James Haskell has admitted that it is his dream to captain both club and country.
The 23-year-old flank, who played a major role in Wasps charge to Guinness Premiership glory last season, is believed to be one of the leading names being considered as Lawrence Dallaglio's replacement at Adams Park.
However, the ambitious Haskell would also like to lead out his country - with England manager Martin Johnson yet to formal announce his new captain.
"The captaincy hasn't been decided yet," he told
The Sun.
"At Wasps, not many people have the same experience as Lawrence, so it would be hard to expect one of the younger players to step up straight away.
"But it has always been my dream to captain my club and country. I have the personality and attitude to do it and everyone knows that is my goal. But it's about timing.
Decisions
"I'll keep looking to improve and hopefully whoever makes those decisions will think I'm the man for that job.
"The person who is first on the team sheet should be captain. Too often in sport the captain is chosen first then the team around them, even though they might not be playing well enough to guarantee their place.
"I don't think that's the best way and I think that will be Martin's policy. It's bringing a good sense of competition already.
"There's nothing hairy fairy about Martin Johnson. He doesn't care about reputations. It's all about how someone is performing and how you carry yourself.
"He's picked an exciting squad and left some big names out - but it's a challenge to those guys now to raise their game."
