It took England only 70 seconds to leave France trailing on the scoreboard and they never looked back, scoring six tries in a comprehensive rout at Twickenham on Sunday.

Jonny May's outstanding form for England continued, taking his tally to 12 tries in his last 12 Tests with a hat-trick of tries picked up before the half-hour mark. England's kicking towards Damian Penaud's corner was unrelenting, be it by Ben Youngs or Owen Farrell, and the Clermont back was caught out time and again with his positioning with May ready to pounce.

France looking nothing like the impressive side who raced into a 16-0 lead against Wales the previous week, with their six changes having little effect. Yoann Huget was hooked before half-time after a dismal defensive performance, his only positive moment being a spectacular assist for Damian Penaud's try.

However this was all about England. Mark Wilson and Tom Curry, the two flankers, showed incredible work-rate up until the final whistle. Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade's partnership in midfield took another positive step forward, with Slade scoring England's fourth try after more space opened up in Penaud's corner.