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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

England seek World Cup redemption in Twickenham finale against Canada

Ellie Kildunne and England teammates emerge from the Twickenham tunnel.
Ellie Kildunne’s England face Canada in the World Cup final on Saturday. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

The unmistakable earworm of ­Dappy’s 2011 hit No Regrets boomed out of the speakers as England stepped on to the turf to train at Twickenham on the eve of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. It’s fair to say, though, that the Red Roses do have a few regrets, six of them stemming from World Cup final losses.

The most recent was three years ago when they fell to defeat at the hands of New Zealand at Eden Park. This time they are hosting the final against Canada at their own iconic stadium and the question remains: can they finally do away with their World Cup demons or will they once again crumble on the biggest stage?

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