England 41-18 Italy: Six tries look healthy, but those doubts still nag away

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Anthony Watson of England breaks away after intercepting to go on and score their side's fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Italy at Twickenham Stadium on February 13, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham
ENGLAND were always going to be on a hiding to nothing after losing to Scotland on home turf last week, and the prematch script was that Italy were always going to be on the receiving end of a hiding.
However, it did not unfold according to script, because while England eventually managed to shake off enough rust to finally get the wheels turning and score six tries – with Anthony Watson grabbing two, and Jonny May, Jonny Hill, Elliot Daly, and Jack Willis bagging the others – Italy played with great spirit throughout.
It meant that the visitors not only made a c...

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