Johnson still has England ambitions
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Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson says he would give up the sport if he did not believe he could force his way back into the England squad.
The 32-year-old, who has eight caps, has not played for his country since their tour of New Zealand last summer.
Johnson only made his return from
a neck operation
at the start of the month having missed all of this season.
"Obviously you still back yourself - otherwise I would have hung up the boots," Johnson told BBC Sport.
"I do feel if I got some decent game time under my belt and I was performing in a manner …
The 32-year-old, who has eight caps, has not played for his country since their tour of New Zealand last summer.
Johnson only made his return from
a neck operation
at the start of the month having missed all of this season.
"Obviously you still back yourself - otherwise I would have hung up the boots," Johnson told BBC Sport.
"I do feel if I got some decent game time under my belt and I was performing in a manner …
