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Dreams drove me on - Wilkinson
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15 January 2007
The Newcastle Falcons fly-half missed more than three years of international rugby after kicking England to World Cup glory in 2003 - but his determination to return to the very top was rewarded on Saturday night when he inspired his country to a 14-9 semi-final victory over France.
"When I was injured and frustrated at repeated setbacks, the thought of once again experiencing a night like Saturday kept me going," he told The Sun.
"You cannot live in the past and I don't. But everyone has good memories, and 2003 has to be there.
"I refused to consider there would be no new experiences like that, no opportunities to be on this stage and part of a squad as tremendous as this one."
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