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England got off to a fast start, their defending was good, they were excellent at the breakdown. best of all, they found a way to close out the win. They are a work in progress, but to get that cohesion they need to slim down the squad, identify the players they want for the next WC and stick...

England have forgotten how to win tight matches. Our poor pre- tournament form came back to haunt us.

I don't think this England team is anywhere near the worst in terms of ability, but I think Borthwick is an awful Head Coach. Genge, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Lawes, Earl, Farrell, Tuilagi, May, Daly, Smith have ability and will fight. Indeed, Borthwick could pick virtually the same team as...

A game that was in the balance from the first second to the last. Two teams at the peak of their powers.

Hopefully Etzebeths yellow will stay yellow so this contest stays even and high octane.

England will be massive underdogs in the semi, but they showed spirit today and Ben Earl was immense. I hope France win this game, as I'm not sure how they'd handle being red hot favourites and all that pressure and expectation.

Ben Earl - take a bow!

Wheels are coming off for England.

England have had a favourable draw but they will still have to beat two top nations to win the World Cup. To do that they will need the players as rested as possible, so could do with a fast start today and subbing the A list off before the last third of the match.

Shocker.

England's build-up has been lamentable, whilst Borthwick is arguably the worst England coach of the professional era. If England win the tournament it would be even more remarkable than Denmark picking themselves up off the beach and winning Euros '92.