FORGET about burn out, hard-working Will Green would love the chance to for more action tonight.

The 26-year-old from Littlehampton has just completed a gruelling sequence of three games in eight days at tight head prop, arguably the toughest position of the lot.

But that doesn't ease the frustration at being left on the bench for England A as they meet their Irish counterparts at Northampton (7.45).

England have opted to look at Saracens youngster Justin White and Green admitted: "It's very disappointing.

"This lad White has been playing pretty well. I should think I'll get a chance later in the game and I've just got to make sure I get my stuff right."

Green has been ever present for Wasps in league and cup this term and grabbed his second try of the campaign against Newcastle last Sunday.

He made light of talk from the likes of Rob Andrew and Lawrence Dallaglio after that match as they claimed top players were worn out.

Green, who has two full caps, declared: "We're professionals and we are paid to play matches.

"We are very lucky to do what we do. If all you've got to do in a week is play three games of rugby, where's the problem?

"Being with England A is another step up for me. A lot of people would give their right arm to have that sort of chance."

As one of the most mobile tight heads on the circuit, Green would relish a repeat of last Sunday's try, when he ran 40 yards to get on the end of a threequarters move, then galloped 15 yards to the line.

The Eastbourne College old boy has been working on his speed with former sprinter John Regis and it looks to be paying off.

He admitted: "The try was good fun. I've been working on my all round game and some days you get a chance like that.

"But I would like to think I do my work as a prop every game,

"As long as you are doing your bit at close quarters and clearing out rucks you can be having a good game, even if people in the stands don't notice you."

Now the 17st Sussex boy hopes push comes to shove tonight and he gets a chance to muscle his way into Clive Woodward's plans.

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