New coach Eddie Jones can restore true England identity, reckons Nick Easter

Nick Easter believes England lost their identity during the World Cup and welcomes the intent of new head coach Eddie Jones to devise a game-plan founded on traditional Red Rose strengths.

Jones’ four-year contract as Stuart Lancaster’s successor officially started on Tuesday, although the Australian has been waiting for a visa in Japan and will not arrive at Twickenham until the end of the week.

Upon appointing his assistants, discussing the captaincy with incumbent Chris Robshaw and selecting his elite player squad, Jones must outline in greater detail the tactics he believes will restore English fortunes.