England miss late chances to claim prized New Zealand scalp in narrow defeat

George Ford just failed to convert a late penalty and drop-goal attempt in a 24-22 defeat at Allianz Stadium.
England miss late chances to claim prized New Zealand scalp in narrow defeat
England’s George Ford was unable to take advantage of two late opportunities against New Zealand (Gareth Fuller/PA)

England 22 New Zealand 24

England were left distraught by another missed opportunity to topple New Zealand after George Ford just failed to convert a late penalty and drop-goal attempt in a 24-22 defeat at Allianz Stadium.

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