The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, is determined to provide supporters with more thrilling moments both in France and “in the pubs at home.” After an exceptional display by George Ford, England began their World Cup campaign with a resounding victory over Argentina.Facing an early setback with Tom Curry receiving a yellow card within three minutes, which was later upgraded to a red card, England seemed destined for another defeat under Borthwick’s leadership. However, they rallied and with Ford’s outstanding performance, scoring all 27 points including three drop goals, Argentina were convincingly defeated. The only downside was that due to chaotic scenes in Marseille, several supporters missed the start of the match because of lengthy lines.Nonetheless, Borthwick expressed, “There was a sense among the players that they had been prematurely dismissed… these are exceptional players who will continue to improve. We are looking ahead to our next game against Japan… but I hope fans back home are enjoying this in the pubs. The players deserve to savor this victory tonight.”Ford’s personal record-breaking performance saw him become the first English player since Jonny Wilkinson in the 2003 World Cup semi-final to score three drop goals. “It’s a valuable weapon for us,” Ford commented. “We understand the significance of drop goals in World Cup matches. While we don’t want to solely rely on adversity, it is a positive trait to bring out the best in us when faced with challenges.”Entering the match as underdogs after losing three out of their four warm-up matches and six out of nine since Borthwick’s appointment, England exceeded expectations. Borthwick added, “Many people have been talking and writing about our lack of experience, but the players demonstrated their expertise on the grandest stage. I always believed they were ready to perform at their best on such occasions. We are delighted with the win and our progress in various areas.”
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