Burgess merits England place - Ford
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Sam Burgess' leadership skills will be a vital asset for England's World Cup training squad, says Bath head coach Mike Ford.
Burgess, 26, is poised to be included on Wednesday in a party of about 50 players for the summer training camps.
And Ford says there are good reasons for England boss Stuart Lancaster selecting the cross-code star.
"The influence he has and leadership, he always talks about putting the team first," Ford told BBC Radio 5 live.
He added: "He has the type of attitude that says - when the pressure is on - 'give me the ball, we'll be alright'.
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Burgess, 26, is poised to be included on Wednesday in a party of about 50 players for the summer training camps.
And Ford says there are good reasons for England boss Stuart Lancaster selecting the cross-code star.
"The influence he has and leadership, he always talks about putting the team first," Ford told BBC Radio 5 live.
He added: "He has the type of attitude that says - when the pressure is on - 'give me the ball, we'll be alright'.
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