Dawson: Itoje is becoming England's talisman
World Cup winner Matt Dawson says 21 year-old Maro Itoje is becoming England's talisman.
Maro Itoje has won all 26 matches he has started for Saracens and England.
Dawson said: "The expectation now of Maro Itoje is to be world class every single time he plays.
"He's becoming a talisman as well as winning 26 games on the spin."
Itoje has won a domestic double, Grand Slam title, a series win in Australia and was named European player of the year.
England beat the Wallabies 44 - 40 in Sydney, securing a Test series whitewash over Australia.
Eddie Jones' men remain unbeaten, with his side currently ranked 2nd in World Rugby .
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