Losing fear factor key to beating All Blacks

■ By NEALE HARVEY

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TOM Youngs believes England can go about silencing their army of doubters against New Zealand on Saturday by producing the same kind of no-fear performance his own underrated side did six years ago.
England’s 38-21 victory over the All Blacks in December 2012 is revered as one of the Red Rose’s greatest achievements. Going into that game, however, Young recalls how his side were damned as no-hopers after defeats to Australia and South Africa.
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