England centre Brad Barritt insisted his side can do what no side has done in more than a year and defeat New Zealand when they meet the world champions at Twickenham on Saturday.
The All Blacks, who have not lost a European autumn series international in a decade, arrive at ‘headquarters’ on a 20-match unbeaten run dating back to August last year.
England, who last defeated New Zealand in 2003, shortly before winning the World Cup, by contrast have lost their two most recent matches, going down 16-15 to South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday following a 20-14 loss to Australia earlier this month.
There is no beating about the bush, they are the best team in the world - but no team is invincible,” Saracens centre Barritt said of the All Blacks.
“We don’t put any player on a pedestal. We won’t go in there thinking they are Gods on a rugby field,” the 26-year-old, South Africa-born, back added.
“There’s a huge amount of belief in our team. There is something special about each person.
“In order to be here you’re a natural born winner and you’ll do anything to get to that position to win.”