Foden talks about England camp

[adamv6]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyu ... d-Cup.html

All the normal stuff, banter, beatings, weights etc etc.

Then this

When I got back on Monday, it was straight into some speed testing with the squad and I’m glad to say that I did quite well. I was fourth quickest over 40 metres, from a standing start

So who were the first 3? Would have to say Ashton would probably be tops, but with Ben Youngs out after his knee op, can't think of many who could be quicker than Foden.

Any ideas?

[bluntiger]

Crofty would be up there I am sure.

[PM76]

So who were the first 3? Would have to say Ashton would probably be tops, but with Ben Youngs out after his knee op, can't think of many who could be quicker than Foden.

Any ideas?

Foden himself said that Monye is quickest in the squad (Last Q&A). Strettle, Cueto and Croft arn't exactly slow either. I thought Croft is quicker than Youngs anyway.

[Duncan B]

Doubt Croft would be up there over 40. Over 100 definately. Youngs acceleration is def much better than Crofts

[Will S]

If Joe Simpson is there he would be one of the quickest over that distance.

[PM76]

Doubt Croft would be up there over 40. Over 100 definately. Youngs acceleration is def much better than Crofts

Yes, I forgot about the distance, Simpson is a good shout, perhaps Danny Care. Youngs vs Croft over 100 would be close though.

[Will S]

I remember something saying that over 40m Strettle was fastest with Simpson just behind. I would guess Ashton third with Foden then coming in fourth.

[EustaceHPlimsoll]

I would have thought Care, Simpson, Ashton or Monye could easily be quicker,

[physiodan]

Perhaps Chris Patterson joined in with the session.

[Will S]

Players like Monye, Croft and Banahan will all be quick over 100m but I doubt they would have the explosive pace over 40m like Strettle, Simpson, Ashton and Foden.

One thing is for absolute sure and that is that neither of our first choice centres will be anywhere near the quickest over 40m, 100m or any distance!!!

[physiodan]

Players like Monye, Croft and Banahan will all be quick over 100m but I doubt they would have the explosive pace over 40m like Strettle, Simpson, Ashton and Foden.

One thing is for absolute sure and that is that neither of our first choice centres will be anywhere near the quickest over 40m, 100m or any distance!!!

I reckon Manu is quickest over 100m if the path was blocked by brick walls!

[Ben the Tiger]

One thing is for absolute sure and that is that neither of our first choice centres will be anywhere near the quickest over 40m, 100m or any distance!!!

Oh I don't know, my money would be firmly on Tindall in a race to the burger van

[G.K]

Only if it was less than 2 yards away.

[TigrisLeicesteris]

Or he'd borrowed Zara's pony

[Duncan B]

Haskells very explosive and quick over about 10 metres actually. I dont think he would be far off in a10 metre dash!