Dallaglio has won everything in the game but says he is still hungry

The 33-year has won the World Cup and Grand Slams with England but is ready to start from scratch.

"I've been offered the chance to graft and fight for a place but there are absolutely no guarantees," Dallaglio told The Sun newspaper.

"Having a World Cup-winners' medal, an MBE and 73 caps will count for nothing when we start work next week."

Dallaglio, who had two spells as England captain, said he had no problem with Leicester's Martin Corry - also a fellow number eight - retaining the captaincy.

"Martin will skipper England through the Six Nations - and so he should, taking into account his form since being appointed," added Dallaglio.

"We have a number of top-class back-row boys competing for the other two jerseys. Right now, I'm very proud to be among them."

I've earned the recall on form and fitness, not what I've done in the past Lawrence Dallaglio

Dallaglio played every minute of every game in England's World Cup victory in 2003 and has set his sights on defending the trophy next year.

"This Six Nations championship is about England's future and developing a side to defend the World Cup in France in 2007," he said.

"No side has ever managed to retain it, so I want us to become the first. And we can do it."

Dallaglio returns to England fold

Dallaglio announced his international retirement in August 2004 but changed his mind after suffering a serious ankle injury in the first game of last year's Lions tour to New Zealand.

"The break has recharged my batteries," said Dallaglio.

"I was so upbeat about the Lions tour only to be seriously injured 20 minutes into the opening game.

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"Laying in hospital with a dislocated ankle fracture and facing a long, lonely flight home, I did not want that to be the end of my international career.

"I promised myself that if I made the full recovery and regained my best form and fitness then I would throw my hat back in the ring.

"I believe I've earned the recall on form and fitness, not what I've done in the past."