Harmison said he was using Newcastle footballer Michael Owen and Newcastle Falcons rugby star Jonny Wilkinson as his inspiration.

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Earlier this week, Johnson replaced injured duo Lewis Moody and Jonny Wilkinson in the elite squad with Michael Lipman and Danny Cipriani.

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Midfielders Chris Lumsdon, Paul Thirlwell and Marc Bridge-Wilkinson have all been sidelined while striker Michael Bridges and defender Peter Murphy have also been absentees.

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