• England coach has ‘empowered me and now I have a role in the team’ • Flanker outstanding in thrilling win against Australia in opening Test

James Haskell praised Eddie Jones after the flanker gave the outstanding performance of his 68-cap England career in the 39-28 victory against Australia in Brisbane.

The 31-year-old openside, who has been revitalised under the guidance of Jones, said: “Eddie treats the boys very fairly and understands that in professional sport you have to talk to people in different ways.

“He knows how to talk to me to get the best out of me. He’s given me an opportunity and I’m really aware there are so many good players in our squad.

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“He’s empowered me and now I have a role in the team. He knows how to get the best out of people and knows that some people need the carrot and others the stick. I’m more of a carrot man.”

England will seal their first series victory in Australia if they win in Melbourne on 18 June and Haskell expects the Wallabies to rally for the second Test.

“We made history because we’ve never won here,” the Wasps captain said. “We were being heckled from the moment we got here which is always quite fun. You know when you’re in Australia because you get a lot of banter.

“It was just important to get the victory and continue the good work we did in the Six Nations. It was important that we can prove we can live with these teams, but next weekend is another test.

“Australia were great in patches and are a very dangerous side. They will regroup after this and the second Test will be another massive physical challenge and big occasion.”