Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think one is ever fully happy, no-one is every fully content with anything, but it’s definitely better being able to express myself physically,” Itoje said. I personally still feel there’s a lot more to go and a lot more that I can contribute in a positive manner for this team and in this tournament Maro Itoje “There’s no top player across any sport – whether that’s rugby, football, basketball, whatever – who has a plain sailing career, or a career that goes exactly how they wanted it. But I personally still feel there’s a lot more to go and a lot more that I can contribute in a positive manner for this team and in this tournament.” England have reached the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with a match to spare after Japan toppled Samoa on Thursday night. Itoje excelled amid England’s act of defiance against their closest group rivals, who were routed 27-10 in Marseille, but the two-time Lions tourist insists there is more to come.