'It was embarrassing - one of the lowest points of my career': FREDDIE STEWARD on his England 'wake-up call' after being stripped of his 'super-strength', accepting Steve Borthwick's challenge and why only trophies will do at Leicester

Freddie Steward, the 25-year-old England and Leicester rugby player, describes losing his England spot as 'one of the lowest points' of his career, having been criticised as a one-trick pony and stripped of his starting position. The fullback has spent the past two years overcoming adversity after being dropped by head coach Steve Borthwick, using the experience as a wake-up call to improve his game. Steward has now refocused his ambitions, accepting Borthwick's challenge to develop and setting his sights on winning trophies with Leicester.