Emily Scarratt immune to pressure according to Red Roses legend

By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Evergreen Emily Scarratt will feel no pressure as one of the headline acts at the Rugby World Cup, according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Leicester star has been named vice-captain in Simon Middleton's squad, who kick off their World Cup campaign on Saturday against minnows Fiji. RugbyMarlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi3 MINUTES AGO Scarratt's experience will be key if the Red Roses are to deliver on their tag as favourites, the 32-year-old having been part of the team which tasted victory in France in 2014.

The centre kicked impeccably from the tee as England edged out Canada in the final eight years ago, also crossing for the match-winning score in the closing stages. And Alphonsi believes Scarratt will relish the chance to play on the world stage again, with this her fourth tournament appearance. «When I used to play alongside her, I don’t think anything fazed her,» said Alphonsi.

«Back in 2014, she was the top points scorer in that final. Most people would struggle to get some of the kicks she got but she got them. »That shows just how calm and composed she is.

Emily does not steer away from pressure; she was born with pressure on her shoulders and is able to not let it phase her. I can't really say how important that is to have in a team member. «I know that going into this World Cup, she won’t see it as pressure, she will see it as something she has been working towards for a very long time and wants to bring that England team through to the final and hopefully win that trophy.» Earlier in the year, Scarratt missed England’s Six Nations decider against France after suffering a rib injury against Ireland.