Six Nations 2013: England's Mike Brown thanks Margot Wells for giving him the speed to play on the wing I did smile when Stuart asked me about playing wing rather than full-back. I am desperate to wear that white shirt so I will play anywhere, although full-back is my preferred position. The roles are interchangeable in the modern game, although I have had to work on the different defensive requirements. Brown has been in splendid form for Harlequins for 12-18 months, dependable under the high ball at the rear and a real threat with ball in hand in attack. His left-footed kicking game is also an asset. He actually forced his way past full-back Ben Foden for the first Test in South Africa in the summer, only to damage his thumb. England have since changed tack, with Alex Goode taking advantage of Brown's injury to show what he has to offer as a full-back. Lancaster, though, wants Brown on the teamsheet. "Mike has been in outstanding form and was fantastic against the All Blacks," the head coach said on Monday.