How the Red Rose players rated in Test
14 MARLAND YARDE: Made the most of his recall to the side with an energetic performance and took his try well before making way for Solomona. 7
13 HENRY SLADE: Showed his class in the second half with a beautiful break to create a try for his wing. 7
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Hide Ad12 ALEX LOZOWSKI: Caught the eye with a couple of forceful runs on his debut. 8
11 JONNY MAY: A spectator for much of the game, with most of the play taking place on the left flank, but he took his try well. 6
10 GEORGE FORD: A polished performance, highlighted by a try to add to his dead-eyed marksmanship for a 23-point haul. 8
9 DANNY CARE: Steady, if unspectacular, display from the experienced scrum-half. 7
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Hide Ad1 ELLIS GENGE: His turnover created the position for England’s first-half try. 7
2 DYLAN HARTLEY: A mixed bag on his 85th appearance for the captain. 6
3 HARRY WILLIAMS: His confidence looked to have taken a knock when he gave away an early interception but will benefit from the experience. 6
4 JOE LAUNCHBURY: Busy as ever in engine room. 6
5 CHARLIE EWELS: Made some useful contributions. 6
6 MARK WILSON: Risked missing birth of son to make debut and will be well pleased with impressive effort. 8
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Hide Ad7 TOM CURRY: Became the youngest player to start a match for England since 1927 but slotted in like a veteran with some crucial ball steals. 8
8 NATHAN HUGHES: Impressive all-round game by the number eight, who grew in stature as the went wore on. 8
REPLACEMENTS – 17 MATT MULLAN (for Genge 55): Solid contribution.6
18 WILL COLLIER (for Williams 60): Went on for debut and was at the heart of late rearguard effort. 6
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Hide Ad19 NICK ISIEKWE (for Ewels 78): Made his debut but not on long enough to make much of a contribution. 5
20 DON ARMAND (for Curry 71): Showed a glimpse of his potential with a cameo display on debut. 5
21 JACK MAUNDER (for Care 78): Went on too late to make an impact but at least won his first cap. 5
22 PIERS FRANCIS (for Lozowski 55): Lively debut, played a key role in the crucial late tries. 7
23 DENNY SOLOMONA (for Yarde 50): He could not have scripted it better as he scored the winning try on debut with his first touch of the ball. 6
UNUSED: Jack Singleton