Lancaster backed as England floor French

England captain Chris Robshaw and full-back Ben Foden last night endorsed Stuart Lancaster’s bid to become the team’s full-time coach after a remarkable RBS 6 Nations triumph over France.

Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Foden put England 14-3 ahead and when Tom Croft scored late on, after a French revival, they led 24-15 with just five minutes remaining.

Wesley Fofana’s converted try in the corner brought France storming back into the game but Francois Trinh-Duc’s late drop goal attempt fell short and England had won a thrilling victory.