ENGLAND have the bonus point against Italy in a match marred by a horrific knee injury to debutant Jack Willis.
The Wasps flanker came off to score a try almost instantly, but a dream debut turned into a nightmare when he suffered an injury so graphic that TV broadcasters refused to show the replay.
Monty Ioane touched down to give Italy a shock lead almost straight from kick-off, but tries from Jonny Hill, Anthony Watson and Jonny May got England on track.
An Anthony Watson then secured the bonus point with an interception try before Willis crossed the line.
Tommaso Allan got one back for the Italians before Elliot Daly wrapped up the scoring.
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FULL TIME SCENES
Nothing but respect between the two sides at full time after eighty minutes of hard fought rugby.
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WILLIS INJURY
Spare a thought for Jack Willis, who came on a substitute, scored a try, and then had to be stretchered off the field.
His leg was caught in the ground as he was cleared out at the breakdown, and his knee twisted nastily.
Let's hope it looks worse than it is, but he could be out for some time.
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RUTHLESS RUGBY
England spent just four minutes inside Italy's twenty-two, but have six tries to show for it.
It was a clinical performance from Eddie Jones' side.
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JUMPING JONNY
This incredible finish from Jonny May in the first half is worth another look at.
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OWEN'S ANALYSIS
This is what Owen Farrell has to say on whether he's happy with the result:
"Happier, yes.
"I was just saying then we're probably back to being us.
"It's not as perfect performance [and] not the best performance we've ever had but in terms of the feeling and the energy [and] the intent, that felt back to us."
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MATCH ANALYSIS
A post match debrief for the Italy squad on the Twickenham turf.
There were moments of promise from a youthful side, but in the end they were comprehensively beaten.
They still haven't won in the Six Nations for what is now twenty-nine consecutive games, and questions will still remain surrounding their involvement in the tournament.
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FULL TIME STATS
England's dominance is reflected in the possession and territory stats from this afternoon's game.
Italy deserve credit for their performance, but in the end were no match for the experience of England.
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SINCKLER SPEAKS
These are the full time thoughts of man of the match Kyle Sinckler:
"I think it was a step in the right direction.
"I think our intent was a lot better today especially up front.
"We probably didn't get the rewards we wanted, but in terms of the intent and showing how much it means for us to play for our country, I think it was a step in the right direction and we're looking forward to the next game."
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FULL TIME SCENES
A comfortable win in the end for England, who have their first win of the Six Nations.
Italy meanwhile are condemned to a twenty-ninth consecutive Six Nations defeat.
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TRY TIME
Here's a look at England's sixth and final try of the afternoon, scored just moments after Italy crossed over for their second.
Elliot Daly crossed over in the corner for the home side after a neat set-up by Dan Robson.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
Federico Mori is tackled into touch and that will be that!
England register their first win of the 2021 Six Nations!
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PEEEEP!
THAT'S FULL TIME!
ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY!
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
81. Penalty to Italy.
England engage too early again and Italy have one last chance for a consolation score.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
80. The scrum spins around and will have to be reset.
There's only thirty seconds left but England are unlikely to kick the ball out.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
79. HELD UP!
Ford is over the try line but is held up as he tries to touch the ball down.
It's brilliant last ditch defending from Italy but England will put the ball in at the scrum five metres out from the Italy line.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
77. Penalty to England.
Farrell puts the ball into the corner and England are looking for a final flourish.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
76. Penalty to England.
Italy are offside in their haste to get out to England so the home sude have another penalty.
Robson takes it quickly and England aren't far out from the line here.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
74. Penalty to England.
Zilocchi is off his feet at the breakdown so the ball is coming straight back at Italy.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
73. Penalty to Italy.
England are penalised for an early engagement so Italy have the chance to put the ball into touch.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
72. Italy scrum.
Watson picks up a loose ball and thinks he's on for a hat-trick but the line judge spots a knock on in the buildup.
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ENGLAND 41-18 ITALY
70. Well that was an interesting couple of minutes!
England reply instantly as Elliot Daly crosses over in the corner for England!
England's twenty-three point lead is restored with ten minutes left to play atTwickenham.
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TRY SCORED!
INSTANT REPLY FROM ENGLAND!
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ENGLAND 32-18 ITALY
66. Varney picks the ball up from the base of the scrum and feeds Mori who is bursting forward at pace.
Mori breaks the tackle of Ford and offloads to Allan who sprints over the line.
Great try!
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TRY SCORED!
ITALY SCYTHE THROUGH ENGLAND FOR THEIR SECOND OF THE GAME!
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ENGLAND 34-11 ITALY
65. A real shame for Jack Wilis as he leaves the field.
Italy will put the ball into a scrum to restart the game.
ITV refuse to show close-up replays of the incident and it looks bad for the flanker.
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