Postpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
There's nothing a scrum-half, a settled 10 and 12 and a couple of wingers wouldn't sort, Chris. Right?
Summary
Late Danny Care try helps England snatch victory over Samoa in Lille
Samoa led 18-11 in final 10 minutes before Care scored
Brilliant Samoa denied first win over England at ninth attempt
Wing Nigel Ah Wong scored two superb tries as Samoa led 14-8 at half-time
Farrell kicks penalty to become England's record points scorer with 1,181
England finish Pool D with four wins from four
Postpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Image source, Getty ImagesChris: Alex Mitchell does not look like a World Cup-winning scrum-half. He's not having the best of games.
Postpublished at 63 mins
England 11-17 Samoa
It's only been four years since the last World Cup, you can't expect England to know their team yet can you? George Martin, fresh on the field, then drops the ball form a line-out and there are groans in the French air.
Special alchemy?published at 18:22 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 11-17 Samoa
Mike Henson
BBC Sport in Lille
Image source, ReutersEngland's backline is now Owen Farrell at fly-half, Ollie Lawrence and Joe Marchant in the centres, with Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward swapping about between full-back and wing.
It is a combination never seen before.
Steve Borthwick hoping to hit on some special alchemy.
Postpublished at 60 mins
England 11-17 Samoa
England have 20 minutes left. A long, deep kick pins Samoa in trouble but man of the hour Nigel Ah-Wong collects and passes in one fluid movement to set the men in blue back on track. Brilliant hands.
Postpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 11-17 Samoa
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt is fascinating they have taken George Ford off, they are chasing the game!
Postpublished at 58 mins
England 11-17 Samoa
Miracle Faiilagi, who may be the best name of the World Cup, is on for Samoa. England have been much better in the last 10 minutes, can they turn this around?
Penalty - England 11-17 Samoapublished at 58 mins
Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell lines up and pings over the 250th penalty of his England career.
'A split second earlier'published at 18:17 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, PA MediaMaro Itoje should have probably given it a split second earlier, but he rode the tackle so well with a one-arm offload.
No trypublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
BreakingEngland 8-17 Samoa
A second try is ruled out. The pass was clearly forwards, so no try but England do have a penalty for an off the ball tackle earlier in the move.
Try - England 13-17 Samoapublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Joe Marchant
Image source, ReutersEngland's pressure was mounting and they do score! Maro Itoje breaks a tackle and finds Joe Marchant who can take it under the posts. But was the pass forwards?
They'll check.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 56 mins
England 8-17 Samoa
Great defending - Alex Mitchell goes on the blindside after another big push from the forwards but he's isolated and wrapped up. He can't find Jonny May and Samoa get the turnover.
Postpublished at 55 mins
England 8-17 Samoa
Image source, ReutersEngland don't have the try but they do have some momentum and pressure. Many changes in the pack are happening now too, with Joe Marler among those coming on. They have a lineout too.
Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveWe all watch it in slow motion, just a bit like the decision being made.
Utter rubbish.
No trypublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Ollie Chessum is the man at the base of the human pyramid, he did ground the ball but the referee says it is done in more than one movement so that's no score.
'Surely it is a try'published at 18:11 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveEngland know they are under performing, they are miles away in this game. The pressure and environment.
There is nothing wrong with that, that is the extension of the arm on the ground and it is deemed to be one movement surely it is a try!
Try reviewpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Referee Andrew Brace says no try. But they'll check it.
England try?published at 18:09 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
England 8-17 Samoa
Image source, ReutersEngland think they might have scored, nobody is sure and it's all flared up. The officials break it up for now...
Postpublished at 54 mins
England 8-17 Samoa
So close! England maul as a pack and get within inches, Ellis Genge is held up, Jamie George can't get there...
Postpublished at 53 mins
England 8-17 Samoa
Owen Farrell kicks right into the corner after England get a penalty. Can they make this set-piece count?