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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Speaking to ITV1, England centurion Jamie George said: "We were happy with our intent to get our attacking game going. It wasn’t perfect, by any means, but our intent to move the ball and get bums off seats is what we were trying to do.
"The first half was a bit messy but the first 20 minutes of the second-half is probably the blueprint of how we want to play.
"I said to myself this week I really wanted to enjoy the whole week. It's been really emotional. To be able to walk out with my daughter, who turned one last week, was pretty special.
"The reception I got from the fans, I really felt today. I love playing for England and I will remember that for a very long time."
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England captain Maro Itoje, speaking to ITV: "We wanted to get five points and win the game. As always with games of rugby we wanted to be better in periods and tighten up our defence a little.
"We wanted to move the ball, find space and be aggressive with ball in hand."
On potentially winning the title against Wales if results go their way: "We just have to do what we have to do. Wales in Cardiff is a massive game, it is a tough place to go."
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Matt Dawson
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It has been a while since England have had a comprehensive margin like this.
That injury to Ollie Lawrence very early on, when everything was going well, shows something as they lost that dynamism and punch up the middle to then go wide.
They then became a little easy to read.
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England-Italy
Possession: 58%-42%
Tries: 7-3
Metres carried: 936-511
Line breaks: 10-5
Defenders beaten: 36-21
Offloads: 11-3
Penalties conceded: 14-11
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Speaking to ITV1, Italy captain Michele Lamaro said: "We lost a bit of consistency during the game.
"We had some brilliant moments but we switched off in periods. At the start of the second-half we conceded two clear opportunities and they are great team so they took them.
"We need to work on that and we have been saying it a lot but we need to look to ourselves and stay together because we have another massive week and a short period to turn it around.
"Even in the first half we conceded a few tries we could’ve controlled. We went in 21-17 but the tries we conceded were all on something we spoke about in the week. We were short on the edges and we weren’t able to defend them."
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Player of the match Ollie Chessum, speaking to ITV: "We wanted to free ourselves up and put some scores on the board, especially with it being Jamie George's 100th cap.
"We always want to score points but have found that difficult in the last couple of games. The coaches allowed us to be free."
On potentially winning the title against Wales if results go their way: "We just have to take care of what we can next week, Wales away is always a massive game down there."
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So how does the table look going into the final round?
France will be favourites to claim the title but England and Ireland are still in with a chance.
Scotland are also involved mathematically but they would need the three sides above them to finish their last matches emptyhanded.
What a Super Saturday we have in store…
FT: England 47-24 ItalyMatt Dawson
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There were moments up until 50-55 minutes that England were in complete control.
I was expecting them to put the afterburners on, but instead it was the handbrake in the way they went about their business towards the end.
A lot of positives. Jamie George on his 100th played very well. The second row pair also impressed.
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We've completed four enthralling rounds of this year's Six Nations, so here is a reminder of what is to come on the final day…
Saturday, 15 March
Italy v Ireland (14:15)
Wales v England (16:45)
France v Scotland (20:00)
Fin Smith's missed conversion is the final act of this game.
England have scored seven tries to cruise past Italy and keep their Six Nations title ambitions alive.
England 47-24 ItalyMatt Dawson
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Ben Curry had no right to poach that ball. In a flash, he gave it to his back-row friend. Ben Earl just letting Ross Vintcent know that he can do it too.
Ben Earl
What do I know? England finish strong.
Italy try to run the ball out of their own half but Ben Curry steals the ball at the breakdown and feeds Ben Earl for a simple finish.
Fin Smith misses his final shot at goal but it won't matter.
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A final flurry for England?
The hosts bang on the door close to the line and the crowd are baying for another try but Italy stem the tide and win the penalty at the breakdown.
Just seconds remaining now.
England 42-24 ItalyMatt Dawson
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I have been disappointed that England have been unable to maintain the level of that good stuff we've seen.
There has been a handful of opportunities were England have had so much forward momentum yet they manage to slow their own ball down.
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As the game nears its conclusion, England will be pleased with claiming the bonus point and showing plenty of edge in attack.
Ollie Chessum is awarded man-of-the-match by ITV for his tireless display at the breakdown and in the loose.
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England's record 80-23 win over Italy in 2001 is not in danger of being broken, but it's going to be a 32nd consecutive win against the Azzurri.
Italy have beaten every other team in the Six Nations apart from England.
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So much for complete control! Step it up boys.
Chris, Lichfield
England 42-24 ItalyMatt Dawson
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Italy deserve that try as they have not stopped trying to play rugby. England have just stopped playing. It is so frustrating. They are a bit of a chameleon this England side in terms of inconsistency.
Tommaso Menoncello (con Paolo Garbisi)
Tommaso Menoncello will not score an easier try in his Italy career.
England are caught napping with the scoreline heavily in their favour as Manuel Zuliani makes an excellent break.
He is hauled down just short but Italy move the ball quickly for Menoncello to stroll in.
Paolo Garbisi adds the conversion.
England 42-17 ItalyMatt Dawson
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England look like they have more control, yes it is not a France, Scotland or Ireland, but it can get messy in these types of fixtures.
England look in complete control.
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