Saracens Chris Ashton and David Strettle give England glimpse of options

Saracens 30-23 Clermont Auvergne Camille Lopez shows class despite being on losing sideSaracens came into the new age of European rugby with boundless determination and a rather less unconstrained strategy. It was as if their demolition of the same French opponents in last seasons semi-final of the old Heineken Cup a 46-6 thrashing had persuaded them that such a result was never to be repeated and respect should be the order of the day. It probably made sense and dutiful toil won the day.The sense of efficiency was brightened by a bonus-point four tries, a double apiece for two England wings…