Greenwood, rated one of the top two centres in the Rugby World Cup, alongside Australian rival Stirling Mortlock, was at his tough-tackling best as Jonny Wilkinsons dramatic drop goal handed England the Webb Ellis Trophy for the first time.
And football fanatic Greenwood likened the scenes to watching David Platts injury time stunner to land the Three Lions a quarter-final slot at Italia 90: To me, I can imagine it was just like that David Platt goal.
In 1990 I was sill at school at Sedburgh, and we were all crammed around a TV.
Paintings were coming off the wall, chairs were getting smashed up and people were jumping around.
Thats how I imagine it was back home on Saturday.
But at the moment, for us it just feels like its been a successful England tour.
Greenwood, speaking at the homecoming press conference in Surray on Tuesday morning, praised his team-mates will to win, especially after Englands pointless second half that saw Australia level the score and earn extra time.
Quoting revolutionary American football coach Vince Lombardi, Greenwood said: I dont wish to paraphrase legends, but, as Vince Lombardi said Its not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get up.
And we kept getting up.
Speaking in his column in the News of the World immediately after the triumph, he said: Now I know what its like to win the World Cup and it means going a bit daft.
When the whistle went, I just hugged Jonny Wilkinson and then started jumping up and down on the spot, with Cattie and me shouting Weve won the World Cup over and over again.
And he devoted the win to his son Freddie: I must admit to having mixed emotions.
It was incredible to be there and be part of a game like that.
But I was also a little sad that my little boy, Freddie, wasn't there.
He would have been about eight months old now and I was tackling my heart out for him in this final.
Its hard to put into words.
When I got my winners medal, I looked to the sky and hoped he was up there somewhere.
Im not religious, but as his dad, I hoped I did my best for him out there.
The Harlequins centre was due to report back to training yesterday ahead of their Zurich Premiership match against Leeds on Saturday.
But Greenwood joked: There might be a breathalyser test.
Is it illegal to play under the influence?
Iain Balshaw came on at the death for Josh Lewsey, while Kyran Bracken was an unused replacement.
But all three more than played their part in Englands biggest sporting triumph in 37 years, and for St Marys Hall and Stonyhurst to have played a part in the trios rugby upbringing is a remarkable achievement.



FOLLOWING the national teams magnificent victory on Saturday, there was a record turnout the following morning at Clitheroe Rugby Club, with schoolchildren of all ages inspired by Jonny Wilkinson and his team-mates into trying to get the oval ball between the goal posts.
Clitheroe Buccaneers run training sessions every Sunday, starting at 11-15 a.m. at the Littlemoor Road ground until around Easter, and have enjoyed some great weather so far this season.
Sponsorship deals with Adams and Co. Chartered Accountants of Clitheroe and Parceline of Preston means that, as well as the club having access to plenty of equipment, subscriptions are just 50 pence a week for a drink and a snack, with a low annual registration fee of 15.
Despite the record turnout last week, club president Declan ODuffy would clearly like plenty more. He said: While the focus at the moment is on training for Under 8s to Under 13s, we do have the resources to take sessions for older school age groups right up to senior team level.
And having more boys and girls of the age groups we already cater for makes it a lot easier to arrange fixtures with other clubs.
So if you are eight-years-old or above and would like to come down for a taster session to see if rugby union is for you, then come to the Littlemoor Road ground this Sunday with your boots and gumshield.
Clitheroe Buccaneers is affiliated to the senior Clitheroe Club and affords opportunities for youngsters, and their parents, to be introduced to a local, safe and child friendly club.
Parents are always welcome to attend the coaching sessions and games, although plenty take the opportunity for an hour or sos peace, knowing that their children are in safe hands.
All the coaching staff are Rugby Football Union qualified and all coaches and committee members are fully assessed by the RFU.
For further information please contact Declan ODuffy (428292) or Vince Murray (441142) either early evening or at the weekend.