Mark Cueto: Hungry
Mark Cueto says his seven-Test England try drought is "absolutely killing" him, despite England's good start to the Six Nations.
The Sale Sharks back has not crossed the whitewash for England for almost a year, his last try coming against France last March.
And for a man who scored four tries in his first three international games, and has 15 in 36 starts, that is a huge frustration.
He told the Daily Mirror: "It's absolutely killing me that I'm not scoring because, as a wing, that's what I'm there to do.
"I feel great, as good as I've ever felt. I feel sharp, I feel fit, I feel strong.
"I am happy with every other aspect of my game. All that's missing are the tries."
England opened their Six Nations campaign with a 30-17 victory over Wales on Saturday, and Cueto admits they weren't at their best.
He added: "It was a rusty performance. But at the end of the day we scored three tries and beat a good Welsh side by 13 points."
Comments
BWJC says...
Jonny's only hampered by the frailities of the 2 centres playing outside him, they must be lightest pairing in world rugby! Back 3 of Cuets, Ugo and Delon is awesome, once Flutey is back they'll see more of the ball.
Posted 13:11 09th February 2010
gnlr says...
Feel a bit sorry for Cueto as he had a reasonably good game, however if you put a guy like Chris Ashton in he WILL score tries. Even though all the backs are being hampered by Wilkinson's service !!!
Posted 10:35 09th February 2010