Manchester United fan Mike Brown has revealed his spectacular diving catch in England's 13-10 RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland was inspired by Peter Schmeichel.
Brown plucked a low kick by Brian O'Driscoll from the air in a remarkable display of athleticism described by Ireland's head coach Joe Schmidt as the game's defensive highlight.
The 28-year-old, who was named man of the match for a second successive game, has revealed his goalkeeping skills were honed in a drill performed with Harlequins team-mate and Liverpool fan Danny Care.
Brown was singled out by Ireland coach Schmidt for his defensive athleticism
"Myself and Danny play a game when we are warming up at Quins," Brown said.
"We call it Schmeichel, after the great Peter Schmeichel, where we just blast balls at each other to see if we can save them.
Schmeichel is regarded as United's greatest ever goalkeeper
"I'm the last line of defence. I have to do everything I can to make sure the ball doesn't go behind me because I know we're in a bit of strife if it does."
England 13-10 Ireland
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(01 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Courtney Lawes of England wins the line out ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(02 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Owen Farrell of England looks on during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(03 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Rob Kearney of Ireland celebrates scoring his try with Jonathan Sexton of Ireland (L) during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(04 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jonathan Sexton of Ireland converts the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(05 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Billy Twelvetrees of England tackles Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(06 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Billy Twelvetrees of England runs with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(07 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jonathan Sexton of Ireland converts the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(08 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jonny May of England looks to break with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(09 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Mike Brown of England breaks with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(10 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Chris Robshaw of England runs with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(11 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jack Nowell of England is tackled by Gordon D'Arcy of Ireland during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(12 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Danny Care of England goes over to score a try during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(13 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jack Nowell of England tackles David Kearney of Ireland during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - Women's Six Nations(14 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Amber Reed of England is tackled by Alison Miller of Ireland during the Women's Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(15 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Ireland centre Brian O' Driscoll makes a break during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(16 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: The England team form a huddle during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(17 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Ireland centre Brian O' Driscoll makes a break during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(18 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Ireland centre Brian O' Driscoll looks on before the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(19 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: England scrum half Danny Care in action during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(20 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: The England team form a huddle during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(21 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: England coach Stuart Lancaster looks on before the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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England fly half Owen Farrell waves to acknowledge the crowd after England's victory in the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Ireland at Twickenham, west London, on February 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations(23 of23)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Jack Nowell of England is tackled by Gordon D'Arcy and Dave Kearney looks on during the RBS Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)