Seven tries, one ruthless display: England crush a flat Australia at Allianz Stadium and hand under-fire boss Steve Borthwick a statement result.
England delivered the answer their head coach needed, scoring seven tries to brush aside a lifeless Australia at Allianz Stadium. For Steve Borthwick, it was the kind of performance that turns down the volume on the critics.
The pressure on Borthwick had been building, and his players responded on the pitch. England played with sharpness and purpose, and the finishing was ruthless once the chances came. Seven tries is a clear show of confidence in the man leading the group.
Australia, by contrast, never found their rhythm. The hosts looked flat and short of ideas, and England took full advantage of every lapse to pull away and control the contest.
One win does not settle every question around Borthwick's tenure. But it gives England momentum and a performance to build on, and it shows the squad is still playing for their coach. Australia, meanwhile, have plenty to fix after an afternoon to forget in front of their own fans.
