Ford welcomes England competition
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Bath fly-half George Ford says competing for the England number 10 shirt will make him a better player.
After missing the tour of New Zealand to have shoulder surgery, Ford made two tries and kicked 19 points on his return to Premiership action in
Bath's 29-20 win at Sale on Saturday.
Ford's
absence during the summer
gave Freddie Burns and Danny Cipriani the chance to impress for England.
"It's brilliant for us," the 21-year-old told BBC Radio 5 live.
"To have four, five, six 10s playing at their top of their game can only make you a better play…
After missing the tour of New Zealand to have shoulder surgery, Ford made two tries and kicked 19 points on his return to Premiership action in
Bath's 29-20 win at Sale on Saturday.
Ford's
absence during the summer
gave Freddie Burns and Danny Cipriani the chance to impress for England.
"It's brilliant for us," the 21-year-old told BBC Radio 5 live.
"To have four, five, six 10s playing at their top of their game can only make you a better play…
