Jonny Wilkinson has dismissed speculation that he is poised to take up a role with England ahead of this year ’ s World Cup . Reports in France suggested the World Cup winner was destined to act as a kicking consultant to Stuart Lancaster ’ s squad , but despite admitting his ambition to work with England at some stage , the 35-year-old icon said there are no imminent plans . ‘ I ’ d love to do that but I ’ m not coaching there , ’ Wilkinson said . ‘ I ’ m not involved in any way . I coach with Toulon and it ’ s unfortunately something that ’ s been mis-reported , I think. ’ Land Rover ambassador Jonny Wilkinson watches on as a kick is lined up at Farnborough rugby club . Wilkinson chats to 2003 World Cup-winning coach and Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward . Wilkinson hands the kicking tee to Racal Decca RFC player Robert Holmes at Farnborough RFC . Wilkinson has dismissed speculation that he is poised to take up a role with England later this season . TIGERS ' MANU BLOW . Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has conceded that Manu Tuilagi is unlikely to recover from a groin injury before the end of the season . The centre had originally been expected to return before Christmas . ‘ Manu is improving but it is a long process , ’ said Cockerill . ‘ The likelihood is he will be fit for June and he ’ ll join England for their World Cup camp. ’ Manu Tuilagi breaks clear during England 's clash against New Zealand in Dunedin in June 2014 . Saracens centre Brad Barritt is still recovering from a knee injury and is unlikely to face Racing Metro . England centre Brad Barritt is unlikely to be rushed back from a knee injury for Saracens ’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing Metro on Sunday . Barritt is sidelined along with team-mate Owen Farrell , who is not expected to return until the end of next month . ‘ Owen has no chance for next weekend , ’ said director of rugby Mark McCall . ‘ Brad has got a small chance but we won ’ t take a gamble on him. ’ Saracens and England fly half Owen Farrell is expected to make his return to action at the end of April .
Reports in France suggested Jonny Wilkinson was destined to act as a kicking consultant to Saracens ’ Champions Cup quarter-final s squad . Manu Tuilagi is unlikely to recover from a groin injury before the end of the current season . Brad Barritt is unlikely to be rushed back from a knee injury for Saracens ’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing Metro on Sunday .