England star lifts the lid on team meeting after successive Six Nations losses

• England's Six Nations title hopes are effectively over following consecutive defeats by Scotland and Ireland.
• Following these losses, the England squad held a meeting where players, including Ben Earl, confronted their underperformance and admitted they had not met required standards.
• Earl described the internal discussions as “laying it bare”, with individuals acknowledging the need for significant improvement.
• Coach Steve Borthwick is reportedly considering sweeping changes to the team, particularly the backline, for Saturday’s match against Italy.
• Ben Earl is set to earn his 50th cap for England in the match against Italy, and expressed his desire for a win after the recent setbacks.

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Ben Earl reveals England had clear-the-air meeting after recent heavy defeats