Matt Banahan (22) training with England who play New Zealand at Twickenham at 2.30 on Saturday. Picture: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

England manager Martin Johnson revealed his men are in ‘determined mood’ heading into Saturday’s showdown with New Zealand, the final Investec Challenge of a tough autumn campaign.

As expected, Jerseyman Matt Banahan, the scorer of the only try of the match in the narrow victory over Argentina last weekend, has been picked again, although he has been asked to swap wings.

The former Jersey Siam Cup player, scorer of three tries in four starts, will win his fifth official cap starting on the right wing for the first time, as Johnson swaps winger Mark Cueto to full-back, with Ugo Monye moving to the left wing.

The critics have been out in force after two disappointing performances in the 18-9 defeat to Australia and last weekend’s laboured 16-9 win over Argentina.
World Cup-winning full-back Josh Lewsey and the former England captain Will Carling have both this week questioned the effectiveness of Johnson’s coaching staff.

But Johnson was encouraged by the manner in which squad engineered a victory over the Pumas week – and how they have responded to the criticism in training this week.