England keep Six Nations hopes alive with bonus-point win over Italy

Steve Borthwick's side leapfrogged Ireland into second.

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice as England got the job done against Italy. Pic: David Davies/PA

England kept themselves in Guinness Six Nations title contention after beating Italy 47-24 in bonus-point fashion at Allianz Stadium.

A five-point maximum took Steve Borthwick’s team above Ireland and into second place behind France ahead of the so-called Super Saturday finale next weekend.