That is the belief of former Red Rose star Richard Wigglesworth, who plays alongside and coaches Ford at Leicester.
Ford (above), capped 77 times before being surprisingly axed in the autumn, is recalled by Eddie Jones for the Six Nations to fill the void left by Owen Farrell's injury.
Marcus Smith remains first choice for the fly-half spot away to Scotland on Saturday week, but Ford has been the Premiership's standout No.10 all season.
Wigglesworth (right) said: "George is a top professional, he can get back in and play well for a number of years, I have no doubt.
"I'm not going to say Marcus isn't absolutely on fire, he has been for a while. But Eddie has got options.
Continue reading your story on the app
Continue reading your story in the newspaper
Man City gave us great drama... but should their title have an asterisk?
THE Premier League and Manchester City delivered spectacular drama on that final day.
HAPPY, BUT VROOM TO IMPROVE
Wolff has lot in the bank for Monte Carlo
Skipping breakfast was my first step to a healthier life
Does fasting do you good? My answer is an unequivocal yes. The first time I came across fasting was in research by Professor Tim Spector, a formidable British scientist.
PUTIN ‘SURVIVED BID TO KILL HIM’
‘Assassins foiled 2 months ago’. Guilty verdict in war crimes trial
Andrew in DAILY visits to Her Maj
» Son pops over before riding » He wants to ‘show he is still of use’
Meghan’s dotty about her Harry
Sex shame Duke's Bid to Make Amends
How did he get away with this?
One source said: “It’s unbelievable he wasn’t even questioned, when he instigated the event – and even poured the drinks.”
NORRIE PLEA: DON'T SNUB WIMBLEDON
Brit No.1 fears top stars may boycott SW19 over stripping of ranking points turning it into an exhibition'
FIRST LONDON, NOW THE WORLD
Buatsi wins his capital scrap with Richards and now wants a world title fight against Bivol
Child in intensive care as UK monkeypox spreads
Medics warn on daily infections
PARK OUTDOORS: FORD RECALLS SUVS DUE TO ENGINE FIRE RISK
Ford is asking the owners of 350,000 vehicles in to take them to dealers for repairs in three recalls, including about 39,000 that should be parked outdoors because the engines can catch fire.
Argo Touts Driverless Operations in Miami and Austin, Texas
An autonomous vehicle technology company that partners with Ford and Volkswagen says it has started driverless operations in two of eight cities where it is developing its technology.
Dear Carol
BAD GUY? I started working at a beach club, and I was completely lonely until a boy started talking to me because we both like the same video game.
Buying Culture
Does the Ford Maverick, with its bargain price and thrifty fuel economy, make the small car obsolete? We fire up a 2022 Honda Civic sport and head to Costco to find out.
A 1934 Ford Coupé
I stripped it to the frame, then built my dream car.
VOICES AS TOLD TO LIFE'S Work
Better Things creator and star PAMELA ADLON on how the show gave her an OPPORTUNITY to REINVENT some things about the way HOLLYWOOD operates-both on-screen and off
THE WORLD'S GREATEST AUTO DISRUPTORS 2022
The visionaries and innovators leading the industry into the digital future
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR - Jim Farley, PRESIDENT AND CEO, FORD MOTOR COMPANY
FORD PRESIDENT AND CEO Jim Farley’s grandfather worked on the line that built the Model T more than 100 years ago. Now Farley has been tasked with advancing the Ford family legacy of auto disruption and innovation into the twenty-first century by moving the company to the forefront of the industry’s digital future.
JAPAN'S NISSAN PLANS ‘GAME CHANGING' ELECTRIC CAR BATTERIES
Nissan is working with NASA on a new type of battery for electric vehicles that promises to charge quicker and be lighter yet safe, the Japanese automaker said.
Avoiding A Brazilian Detroit
The country's Motor City is losing plants and jobs in a sign of manufacturing decline