The growing concensus among England fans on Owen Farrell's rank on the world stage

In light of England’s two impressive opening round victories in the Six Nations, the word world-class is being thrown around a lot.

Not only are England’s performances catching the eye of a lot of people around the world, but the performances of individual players are also drawing a lot of attention. One player in particular that is having his name mentioned on Twitter as the best player in the world is Owen Farrell.

Farrell’s Saracens and England teammate Jamie George recently said that the fly-half could be the best player in the world currently after two immense performances, and this may have got the ball rolling.

Farrell’s goalkicking and defence, although pushing the laws at times, have never been in question. But he has displayed another string to his bow this Six Nations as England have sought to play with much more tempo.

Continue reading below…

The Saracen’s passing has been sublime at times, notably his pass to Jonny May in the opening stages of the match against Ireland in Dublin. His kicking out of hand has also been exceptional, and has meant that he has been able to dictate play comfortably. The fact that he is growing into the role as captain of the team is just another facet to his game, and a reason why so many supporters are hailing him as the form player on the planet currently.

Of course, there are a number of people of Twitter from other countries that object. Some argue the 27-year-old lacks the attacking nous of players like Johnny Sexton and Beauden Barrett. Then again, in terms of executing England’s gameplan, there is surely no player better than Farrell.

This is a debate that will continue throughout the Six Nations and beyond, and will only be answered convincingly at the World Cup in September.

This is what the fans have to say:

https://twitter.com/triggerrich9/status/1091824706775404544
https://twitter.com/rob_edwards95/status/1091791208756711427
https://twitter.com/mattblack_99/status/1095284530259394560
https://twitter.com/Cbarron15/status/1094617474132307968
https://twitter.com/JezzaD1972/status/1094861111697047552
https://twitter.com/Simonrob883/status/1094765488075407360
https://twitter.com/nm04992/status/1094723962876108805
https://twitter.com/Options____/status/1094669255193387008
https://twitter.com/NathanJames259/status/1094637315476074496

Is Owen Farrell the best 10 in the world? Unbelievable today.

— Thom Davies (@thomasdaviess13) February 10, 2019

These fans still disagree though:

https://twitter.com/P23490/status/1094689056783564801
https://twitter.com/adamsonwarren/status/1094688128651079680
https://twitter.com/cynlon18/status/1094678621170659329