Jonny Wilkinson has been linked with an England role in another World Cup campaign — 12 years after he kicked the team to glory in the 2003 tournament . The 35-year-old former Lions fly-half , who retired as a player at the end of last season , is destined to act as a kicking consultant for England , according to reports in France . However , Sportsmail has learned that such an arrangement is far from a foregone conclusion . Jonny Wilkinson could return to the England set-up as a kicking consultant , according to reports in France . Wilkinson was last in action for Toulon before retiring at the end of the 2014 season . Wilkinson kicks the winning drop goal to give England victory in the final against Australia in 2003 . It is understood that the notion of Wilkinson working with England on an ad hoc basis has been discussed and considered , following his invitation into the training camp ahead of the autumn series at Twickenham last November . Indications on Sunday night were that the No 10 icon ’ s involvement with Stuart Lancaster ’ s squad is not entirely out of the question . As well as a part-time coaching role at former club Toulon , Wilkinson is a World Cup ambassador , has a range of commercial commitments and is being unveiled as one of the ITV pundits for the global event on these shores later this year . Sir Clive Woodward ( left ) and Jonny Wilkinson ( right ) will be part of ITV 's broadcasting team this summer .
WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson to act as a kicking consultant for England , say reports . Agreement is far from forgone conclusion for former fly-half . Jonny Wilkinson was invited to training camp in Autumn before autumn series . He is currently a part-time coach with Toulon and World Cup ambassador .