* Venus: Venus is often the brightest object in the sky besides the sun and moon. It appears as a very bright "star" and can be seen in the morning or evening sky depending on its position in its orbit. It's usually visible low on the horizon, so it might be what you're seeing.
* Jupiter: Jupiter is another very bright planet that can be seen in the morning sky. However, it's not always visible in the east just before sunrise.
* Sirius: Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, but it's visible in the southern hemisphere during the winter months in the northern hemisphere. So it's unlikely to be visible in the east just before sunrise in England.
To help identify the star you're seeing, please provide the following information:
* The date and time you saw the star.
* A general description of the star's brightness and color.
* Whether you saw any other bright objects near the star.
With this information, I can help you identify the star with more accuracy.
