Mitchell plays down dismay at one-sided World Cup contests

England head coach John Mitchell is not concerned about a raft of one-sided scorelines

England head coach John Mitchell during a team run at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. 

England head coach John Mitchell played down concerns about a raft of one-sided scorelines at the World Cup as his side seek to secure a quarter-final spot at the earliest opportunity.

The Red Roses, who are favourites to lift the trophy, launched the competition with a crushing 69-7 success over the United States in Sunderland before Samoa were thrashed 73-0 by Australia in the other opening Pool A fixture.