Stunned Scots switch focus to England showdown

SCOTLAND’S dejected players immediately turned their attentions to beating England in Auckland on Saturday after a loss to Argentina left them facing World Cup elimination.

Andy Robinson’s men must win against England to have any hope of qualifying for the quarter-finals after surrendering a six-point lead with eight minutes remaining. Scotland collected a losing bonus point and are tied with Argentina on 10 points, while England lead Pool B on 14 points.

Some consolation for Scotland’s players for their heart-breaking loss was that qualification remains possible in six days’ time against their arch rivals.