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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

England wing Tommy Freeman sets sights on switch to centre for club and country

England's Tommy Freeman scores a try against Wales in the Six Nations in March.
England's Tommy Freeman scores a try against Wales in the Six Nations in March. Photograph: Ashley Western/Colorsport/REX/Shutterstock

England’s reigning player of the year, Tommy Freeman, has revealed he sees his future at outside-centre and intends to continue his transformation into midfield in the coming season.

A winger by trade, Freeman enjoyed a stunning 2024-25 ­campaign, ­racking up 23 tries for Northampton, England and the ­British & Irish Lions. Freeman scored a memorable hat-trick in the ­Champions Cup semi-final win over Leinster, having become the first ­England men’s player to score in every round of the Six Nations.

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