Johnson promises 'absolute best'

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Johnson on Friday gave his first Twickenham press conference since his appointment and the 38-year-old knows the road to possible World Cup success in 2011 could prove a long and winding one.

He said: "I have got my eyes open to this. I am not thinking I am going to turn up and it will work straightaway. It is about creating an environment and getting the right people in around the team."

He added: "I have decided to take the opportunity and have a go at it. I will give it my absolute best - it won't be for the lack of trying if it doesn't work.

"It is not an ego-driven or money-driven thing, it is about trying to do a good job.

"Of course there is trepidation - you would be foolish not to have that.

"But it is not a fear of losing my reputation, it is a fear of doing the job badly. I don't want to do the job badly.

"I never got carried away with iconic status. You need to judge yourself, and I know the truth. I was, and definitely am, human - contrary to popular belief.

"I am very happy to let everyone else take the plaudits if it goes well.

"It is about players. We want superstar players on the field who people will look to in this country and say 'aren't they great'. That would be ideal."