Jones believes victory gives England a head-start on France for 2023 World Cup

"We're slowly, slowly getting better at getting the right balance in our game between passing, running and kicking. And today was probably another step forward."
Jones believes victory gives England a head-start on France for 2023 World Cup

TRY: England's Maro Itoje scores the winning try - awarded by TMO Joy Neville - at Twickenham to pinch a 23-20 win over Grand Slam-chasing France.

Six Nations: England 23 France 20.

Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet by insisting England grabbed a head start on France in the race for the 2023 World Cup.

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