Eddie Jones says England have failed to produce a world-class player since Jonny Wilkinson, but believes a number of his Grand Slam winners are close to ending that barren spell.World Rugby layer of the year nominees Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola, as well as fly-half George Ford -- each of whom start against Argentina -- are three England stars pushing hard for inclusion in a global XV.If you look at the record of English rugby since 2003, theres only been one world-class player produced and thats Jonny Wilkinson, Jones said. But some of our guys are moving towards that world-class area. I dont think you get a stamp on your head to say youre world class now and youve got that for life.Weve got guys now who are starting to perform 8 out of 10 every game and when you do that then you become world class. Now we have a number of players who want to be part of a great team and want to be great players. Theyre growing in assertiveness and in their desire to be better, which is fantastic.Before, there hasnt been the desire from the players to push themselves and be great. To do that you have to work that little bit smarter and work that little bit harder.Jones is preparing for the penultimate international of an autumn that could conclude with a record-equalling 14th successive Test victory. Argentina play their final match of the season at Twickenham on Saturday.The first thing about playing against Argentina is that its a test of your manhood, Jones said. They are physical guys. When you go to Argentina, you have a big steak, dont you? Its all about being physical. Thats our first test. Weve got no issue with that, we know thats coming.Jones also aimed a barb at Englands Dec. 3 opponents Australia, saying Argentinas last-placed finish in this years Rugby Championship failed to reflect the Pumas true quality.They were probably the second best team in the Rugby Championship, Jones said, despite Australia finishing runners-up. We are playing a very good side that we know if they scent any sense of complacency in us, theyll be all over us like a rash.Theyve played some fantastic rugby and any team that stretches the All Blacks for 50 minutes is a really good team. They did that in the summer with some wonderful rugby.In terms of results, they dropped off towards the end of the Championship and they probably had some fatigue. But fatigue tends to go out the window when you know youre going back to a six-week holiday because this is their last game of the year. They out All-Blacked the All Blacks and to do that you have to be pretty good. Daniel Norris Jersey . 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NEW YORK -- Zak Irvin led five players in double figures with 16 points and Michigan pulled away late in the first half for a 79-61 victory over Marquette in the second semifinal of the 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden Thursday night.Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and reserve Mark Donnal added 15 points apiece for Michigan (3-0), which led for the final 33-plus minutes and beat Marquette for the 14th time in 20 meetings.Michigan will face SMU in the championship game Friday. Marquette will face Pittsburgh in the consolation game.The Wolverines shot 59 percent in the first half and 51 percent overall.Luke Fischer led the Golden Eagles (2-1) with 19 points, Hannif Cheatham added 12 and JaJuan Johnson contributed 11 but it was not nearly enough as Marquette shot 41 percent and committed 15 turnovers.Marquette trailed by 29 early in the second half and made a slight dent in the lead with about 6 1/2 minutes remaining when Matt Heldt scooped in a layup through a double team after nearly fumbling the ball away to make it 67-53.Michigan did not let the lead slip below 12 and sealed the win when Irvins 3-pointer late in the shot clock spun around the rim before going in with about a 4 1/2 minutes remaining. On the next possession, D.J. Wilson converted an alley-oop baseline dunk and free throw for a 73-57 aadvantage.ddddddddddddMarquette held a pair of one-point leads early in the second half and stayed with Michigan until around the eight-minute mark. Already leading 28-20, Michigan scored 10 straight points in a span of 2:05 and held a 50-26 lead at halftime.BIG PICTURE:Marquette won its first two games by double digits over Vanderbilt and Howard, getting away with shaky first halves. The Golden Eagles averaged 36.5 points in the first halves those games but against a higher level of competition, Marquette was held to 26. The first four possessions of the second half did not go well either as the Golden Eagles were called for traveling twice and were not close on two 3-point attempts.Michigan made 342 3-pointers last season, the most in school history, and the third time under coach John Beileins spread offense the Wolverines made at least 300. Michigan is off to a good start again from long range. After going 16 of 45 in its first two wins, the Wolverines were slightly better Thursday with a 9-of-23 showing.UP NEXT:Marquette will face former Big East foe Pittsburgh in the 2K Classic championship game Friday.Michigan will face SMU in the 2K Classic championship game Friday. ' ' '