As he prepares to become the seventh man to reach 100 England caps, the hooker reflects on losing the captaincy, the importance of resilience and how Joe Root has inspired his next chapter

England hooker Jamie George said he contemplated walking away from international duty after losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje this year, but decided to carry on after seeking advice from friends, family and coaches.

Jamie George will become an England centurion this weekend against Italy, but feared his international career was over after losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje on the eve of the Six Nations.

Jamie George took inspiration from Joe Root after losing England captaincy - The 34-year-old succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of last year’s championship before being demoted to vice-captain.

England hooker Jamie George said he contemplated walking away from international duty after losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje this year, but decided to carry on after seeking advice from friends, family and coaches.

Jamie George feared his England career was over after being stripped of the captaincy, but the hooker is set to win his 100th cap in Sunday's Six Nations clash against Italy.Recounting the moment England boss Steve Borthwick took away the captaincy over coffee in St Albans,

The Calcutta Cup moment that showed Jamie George’s value to England - Replaced as captain by Maro Itoje before this campaign, George has added real value as a bench leader in England’s last two wins