Drive for elusive win means Robinson will use any tactic available

Robinson takes on the country of his birth and the team he both played for and coached for the first time this weekend in a game his new side must win to stand a realistic chance of avoiding the Six Nations wooden spoon. Despite being "proud" of his English heritage, the 45-year-old is determined to do whatever it takes to land an elusive first championship victory since taking charge.

And that includes allowing his players to express nationalist sentiment in the dressing room before the game.

"If they have that feeling then that's great," said Robinson.

"There are a number of drivers that you have, emotional drivers going into games.

"It's important that we use every aspect. The crowd getting behind the team before the five-o'clock kick-off and throughout the game will give the team a huge lift.

"We need every ounce to beat a very good England side. They've won two games and could've won that third game. They're already talking, saying they can do something special. We've got to be able to stand toe-to-toe with England."

Robinson is not planning any Braveheart-style speeches himself, preferring to let the "leaders" in his team to take charge of pre-match proceedings.

He said: "What I'll be saying will be pretty simple, there's a determination for the team to play and to perform. I believe there's not a lot I have to say to them tomorrow.

"Obviously, the situation that we're in, having not won a game, there's extra determination to get the team across the line. We've played well in games but we've not been able to finish off and take that next step. That's a key aspect for us."

England manager Martin Johnson said his side needed to prove they can win Test matches in the most volatile of atmospheres.

"The mindset has to be right," he said."We are going away from home. You have got to enjoy that challenge in playing in volatile situations because that is what you get into it for.

"Going away from home and trying to silence hostile crowds is what it is all about. It is like any away ground, the opposition will raise themselves.

"A lot of rugby is about energy, urgency, passion and emotion and we can't come second in that area.

"Then it comes down to execution and tactical thinking."