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Jonny Wilkinson charts his rise to the top
Ask anyone to name their favourite English rugby player and one name is sure to crop up.

The magical boot of Jonny Wilkinson has become one of England's greatest assets.

And he's shown exactly why on the grandest stage of them all!

His kick in the dying seconds of the World Cup final was enough to defeat the Aussies.

He's a World cup winner and to cap it all off, he's also BBC Sports Personality of the Year!

Aged just 25, England's all-time record points scorer already has had plenty of experience to draw on.

But how has Jonny's game developed since his England debut in 1998?

How does he cope with the pressure that being a top star brings?

And what does it take to become the world's greatest kicker?




Coming of age
Decision making
Kicking obsession
Kicking kings combine

Jonny Wilkinson factfile
Born: 25 May 1979
Birthplace: Frimley, Surrey
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: 13st 4lbs
Hobbies: Cinema, eating out, playing sport, anything to relax
Football team: Newcastle United



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