Geraghty makes case for England call

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Northampton star Geraghty, currently part of the England Saxons squad, is an obvious replacement for injured British and Irish Lions centre Riki Flutey.

"(England boss) Martin (Johnson) has got to decide where to play Shane, and if so where," said Saints rugby director Jim Mallinder. "I have no hesitation in playing him in either position, at number 10 or 12. We have seen Shane play at under-20 level for England and throughout the age groups, and he is a special talent."

Johnson has yet to announce who will fill vacancies created by shoulder injuries to Flutey and full-back Delon Armitage in the senior squad for November appointments with Australia, Argentina and New Zealand.

But Geraghty, equally adept at fly-half or centre, surely cannot be ignored.

Johnson looked on at Franklin's Gardens as Geraghty guided Saints to a memorable Heineken Cup success against twice European champions Munster.

His 21-point haul from a try, four penalties and two conversions underpinned Northampton's gripping 31-27 victory - and surely confirmed a starting spot when England face Australia on November 7.

Mallinder added: "What he did (against Munster) was to back up a number of very good performances for us this season. It was probably his best performance for us.

"He made a lot of good options in attack, and he can see where space is. He's a real threat to defenders."