 Complete the following phrase:  In the Autumn of 1996 coach Jack Rowell appointed him as England captain following Will Carlings decision to step-down, following Englands 1996 Five Nations Championship win. However, there was criticism of his inclusion in the starting XV for the 1997 Five Nations as it wasnt felt that he was in good enough form to be guaranteed a place in the team. He was not selected for that summers 