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Italy 17-8 England
England instantly respond as they go in search of a try. Ollie Chessum is held up and into the corner they go from the penalty.
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Alex Mitchell's 45th-minute try helps England beat Italy at Stadio Olimpico
England trailed 17-14 at half-time as Italy impressed with two tries
Steve Borthwick's side dominated scrappy second half but missed out on bonus point
Monty Ioane scored late try to earn Italy losing bonus point
Debutant flanker Ethan Roots named man of the match
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Image source, Getty Images'Basic mistakes from England'published at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2024
Italy 17-8 England
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraEngland are so tight in defence - Italy went to town!
Textbook from the Italians, under pressure and they got outside England - brilliant play from Italy and it is basic mistakes from England, exploited by Italy.
Converted try - Italy 17-8 Englandpublished at 26 mins
Tommaso Allan (con Allan)
The classic Johnny Sexton loop opens up England's defence. Juan Ignacio Brex produces the soft hands, before clever link play sends Tommaso Allan in untouched.
Really impressive so far from Italy.
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Italy 10-8 England
England are starting to get into their groove now. But George Ford's attacking kick is cleaned up by Italy.
Forcing it a little bit in the opening period.
Image source, Getty Images'Great attacking play'published at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2024
Italy 10-8 England
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraLovely try from England playing from right-to-left.
Henry Slade going deep into the defensive line before pulling the ball back to Tommy Freeman.
Freeman is like a ghost behind Slade, he suddenly appears - great attacking play.
Try - Italy 10-8 Englandpublished at 20 mins
Elliot Daly
There you go John!
Tommy Freeman produces the magic as he snakes his way through the Italian defence. The Northampton Saint then produces a superb offload for Elliot Daly to dive over.
A glimpse of the new era.
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This wasn't in the script for the new beginning.
John
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Italy 10-3 England
Elliot Daly has been popping up all over the pitch so far. An indication for Steve Borthwick's wingers to get involved.
Again, England kick the ball away.
Image source, Getty Images'Take them points!'published at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2024
Italy 10-3 England
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraTest match. A kickable penalty, take them points!
Penalty - Italy 10-3 Englandpublished at 16 mins
George Ford
Off the post and in. They all count.
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Italy 10-0 England
England win a penalty and George Ford asks for the tee.
'Nothing complicated from Italy'published at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February 2024
Italy 10-0 England
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraWell we wondered what would have come of England's defensive reboot, but it looks like the same old story.
Nothing complicated from Italy, Ollie Chessum came flying out the line and then a superb offload.
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England look nervous in these opening exchanges.
Dave, Barnsley
Converted try - Italy 10-0 Englandpublished at 12 mins
Alessandro Garbisi (con Tommaso Allan)
It was coming.
Lorenzo Cannone breaks clear and his offload bounces into Alessandro Garbisi, who runs under the posts.
The perfect start.
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Italy have started very well, looking much the hungrier and more combative of the two sides.
Andrew
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Italy 3-0 England
Paolo Garbisi sends a cross-field kick into the arms of Monty Ioane, but Tommy Freeman smashes him out of play.
Still all Italy...
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Italy 3-0 England
Former England head coach Eddie Jones has been spotted in the crowd. He is now the boss of Japan and will cross paths with England again in June.
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Italy 3-0 England
Well, so far England do seem quicker off the line in defence. But maybe too quick.
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Italy 3-0 England
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Sports ExtraOn England's new defence coach Felix Jones...
Interesting to see how England have changed their defensive system.
England needed a lift in that department and Kevin Sinfield came in, but could not crack the code.
Penalty - Italy 3-0 Englandpublished at 5 mins
Tommaso Allan
Lovely strike and well deserved.