Summary

  • Seven-try England secure bonus-point win to go second in Six Nations standings

  • Steve Borthwick's side face Wales in Cardiff next weekend hoping to pip championship leaders France to the title

  • England pulled away in second half at Allianz Stadium after leading 21-17 at half-time

  • Marcus Smith replaced injured Ollie Lawrence in first 10 minutes

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Live Reporting

Mantej Mann

  1. Penalty - England 21-17 Italy

    Paolo Garbisi

    Paolo Garbisi is not missing from there. Italy reduce the deficit by three points.

    It's been a thoroughly entertaining first half at Allianz Stadium.

  2. England 21-14 Italy

    Italy look to hit back and Ellis Genge is penalised for sealing off at the breakdown. The visitors point to the posts, straight in front.

  3. 'Great galloping and support play from Chessum'

    England 21-14 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    Every England player should be giving Ollie Chessum a high five. Two or three interventions there that a second row has no right to do. Great galloping and support play.

    Was that the first time I've seen Alex Mitchell take a tap from a penalty for England? Loads of pace.

  4. try

    Converted Try - England 21-14 Italy

    Ollie Sleightholme (con Fin Smith)

    It's a run in for Ollie Sleightholme as England regain the lead.

    Alex Mitchell takes a quick tap penalty to add some speed to the England attack and Italy just never get set.

    The hosts move the ball wide and Marcus Smith whips it for Sleightholme to cruise over in the corner.

    Fin Smith maintains his accuracy from the tee.

    Ollie SleightholmeReuters

  5. 'Fantastic support play'

    England 14-14 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    Jamie George is left one-on-on with Ange Capuozzo - only one winner there.

    Fantastic support play. Nothing worse than a forward being quicker than a back.

  6. try

    Converted Try - England 14-14 Italy

    Ross Vintcent (con Paolo Garbisi)

    One of the great Italy tries in Six Nations history!

    Italy move the ball swiftly off the top of the line-out and Ange Capuozzo just glides through the England defence.

    The full-back feeds Ross Vintcent, who has enough gas to run clear and score.

    A fine try straight off the training paddock as Paolo Garbisi adds the conversion.

    Ross VintcentGetty Images

  7. 'That is a stroll in'

    England 14-7 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    That is a stroll in. I can't get my head around why Italy are so passive in defence.

    There wasn't one Italy player in shot when Elliot Daly kicked the ball. That sums it up.

  8. try

    Converted Try - England 14-7 Italy

    Tommy Freeman (con Fin Smith)

    England's lead restored.

    Italy clear their lines but Alex Mitchell keeps the ball in play. The hosts move it wide and Elliot Daly grubbers the ball through for Tommy Freeman to gather and shrug off Paolo Garbisi to dive over.

    Italy weren't alert to that at all.

    Fin Smith adds the conversion.

    Tommy FreemanPA Media

  9. 'NFL quarterback sneak style play'

    England 7-7 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    If England are playing Ireland or France, there is no chance Maro Itoje tries to dive over the top of a ruck to score. That was an NFL quarterback sneak style play.

    That is not a ruthless mentality like the French.

  10. England 7-7 Italy

    No, is the answer.

    Italy are deemed to have sacked the ball legally. They can clear their lines.

  11. Penalty try for England?

    England 7-7 Italy

    England captain Maro Itoje is held up over the line.

    The lock picks up the ball from the base of the ruck and tries to lunge over a couple of Italian blockers close to the breakdown but he is kept up.

    Danilo Fischetti looks to be in at the side, though, as the maul edged towards the line. Will we come back for a penalty try?

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    England aren't France - it's like a dumpling vs a crepe!

    Nigel from Leicestershire

    Can't beat a decent dumpling, just saying...

  13. Missed penalty - Paolo Garbisi (Italy)

    England 7-7 Italy

    Italy have a shot at goal to take the lead but Paolo Garbisi nudges the ball wide.

    We remain level.

  14. 'Marcus Smith is always trying too hard'

    England 7-7 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    I am looking at Marcus Smith and I just want him to calm down. He has got so much electricity but it feels like he is always trying too hard. He doesn't need to.

  15. England 7-7 Italy

    Ange Capuozzo is electric in open space but the diminutive Italian flier finds himself helplessly headed into a Tom Curry-shaped white wall.

    There is only one winner there.

  16. England 7-7 Italy

    (Re. Jacob 15:23)

    Forward passes being missed by referees and journalists alike. My excuse, though, is that I had my head down trying to type.

    Referees and television match officials should be across any forward passes.

  17. England 7-7 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    Italy are being passive in defence to potentially get in on jackals.

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    I’ve noticed a lot of forward passes this year that aren’t being noticed in the lead up to tries. What’s going on?!

    Jacob

  19. England 7-7 Italy

    England-born Italy winger Matt Gallagher knocks down Tommy Freeman's pass, which would have been caught and scored by Elliot Daly.

    Clever work as it's not deemed to be a knock-on.

  20. 'Garbisi read that really well'

    England 7-7 Italy

    Matt Dawson
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    Not only has the midfield changed, but Marcus Smith has come in at full-back, standing a little deep. Paolo Garbisi read that really well to get in behind with a chip.