Marcus Smith: Small moments cost England chance to beat All Blacks at Eden Park

Smith admitted England had allowed another glorious opportunity slip away.

Marcus Smith, left, said England missed an opportunity at Eden Park (Kerry Marshall/photosport via AP)

Marcus Smith admitted England had allowed another glorious opportunity to topple New Zealand slip away in a 24-17 defeat at Eden Park.

Tries by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman, set-up by kicks from Smith, helped Steve Borthwick’s men’ build a 17-13 lead heading into the final quarter, but the arrival of Beauden Barrett off the bench ignited the All Blacks.