What part of it wasn't honest and rational, England did beat the eventual winners last year, did look good in parts against Scotland and once again got torn open, did put on a half descent showing against France, if England do play their game for the full 80 they do have a realistic chance of doing well, the AI have put a big dampener on things and I'm not expecting much from the tournament, I just don't see that him saying that if England play their game they can beat any team is a problematic or bad statement to make.Take your point, but it's just a bit silly when you look at our recent track record and the calibre of some of the opposition.
He can acknowledge the areas where we need to improve without making daft statements like that. Or say that we aspire to be in the mix.
Yesterday's fish and chip paper soon enough, but I just find that sort of stuff irritating. Fight your corner, but in an honest and rational way.