John Mitchell wants England to ‘continue to play on the edge’ despite red cards

ONE THE EDGE: England boss John Mitchell wants his players to “play on the edge” . Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

John Mitchell has instructed England to continue playing on the edge despite the disciplinary issues that have marred their Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

The Red Roses have been shown two red cards in three matches, with number eight Sarah Beckett dismissed in the opener against Italy and hooker Amy Cokayne sent off against Scotland.