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England have been on the wrong end of tight matches in recent months but reversed the trend against France

England left it late to avoid an eighth straight defeat against Tier One nations

Replacement Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday.

England 26-25 France: After seven near misses against top opposition in succession, Fin Smith starred as England finally got over the line

Steve Borthwick’s side ended losing run against Tier One nations with dramatic victory

Elliot Daly’s try at the death delivered a crucial win for Steve Borthwick

Dupont suggested he was not aware of England’s rule barring overseas-based players, which means his Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis won’t play in their Six Nations clash

England 26-25 France: A back-and-forth thriller ended with Elliot Daly going over for the crucial try at the death

If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make

Red Rose have never lost eight consecutive games against Tier One opposition

France take on England in the 2025 Six Nations championships on Saturday afternoon at Twickenham in south-west London, hoping to emulate their exploits of two years ago when they annihilated their hosts 53-10 to register a record win over their rivals in 117 years of competition.