English whirlwind blows French apart

ENGLAND romped to their most emphatic victory over France since the glory days of 2003 as Martin Johnson’s under-fire side enjoyed a staggering return to form at Twickenham.

English whirlwind blows French apart

If this, as had been mooted in some quarters, was ‘Le Crunch’ for Johnson’s regime after five defeats in seven Tests then England answered their critics in style.

All the talk of sin-binnings and ill-discipline was forgotten on a glorious spring afternoon as England roared into a 29-0 half-time lead with tries from Mark Cueto, Riki Flutey, Delon Armitage and Joe Worsely.

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