England aware of being in ‘vulnerable’ stage against Australia

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot believes Australia will be spurred on by their lack of success in the fixture (David Rogers/PA)

Matt Proudfoot insists England have drawn on rugby league’s State of Origin series to highlight their own vulnerability despite heading into Saturday’s first Test against Australia in a position of dominance.

Eddie Jones has won all eight matches against the Wallabies since becoming England head coach at the end of 2015, compiling an extraordinary record against the team he guided from 2001 to 2005.