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England silence the doubters

CLIVE WOODWARD took time out to acclaim two of England's unsung heroes after the world champions took another confident step towards retaining their RBS Six Nations title.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2004 - 00:00

Andy Baldock

Scotland 13 England 35

England, having scored 85 points and 11 tries in completing a quick-fire away day double over Italy and Scotland, will now relish a return to fortress Twickenham.

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