Wales captain Lake says 'we let ourselves down', Borthwick still wants more clinical England 

England swept aside Wales 48-7 in a victory that sets-up their pivotal trip to Murrayfield.

England were comfortable winners against Wales (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Jamie George felt England delivered an explosive start to the Guinness Six Nations after sweeping aside Wales 48-7 in a victory that sets-up their pivotal trip to Murrayfield.

Henry Arundell, making his first start since the 2023 World Cup, ran in a first-half hat-trick at Allianz Stadium while Ben Earl, Tom Roebuck and Tommy Freeman also crossed, with a penalty try completing the rout.