Steve Borthwick says England must fix their discipline issues after another painful defeat to Ireland in Dublin, but is adamant they will become a "very, very good team" despite losing six of their last seven Test matches.

England lead after 40 minutes in Dublin. Back on the pitch and back in the points. Marcus Smith kicks England five clear and that will be that. England's fleet-footed back-row gamble is paying off so far with Ben Earl, Tom and Ben Curry stirring up Ireland's usual intricate patterns, getting into eyelines and ribcages at pace.

England head coach Steve Borthwick said his team's inexperience played a key role in their 27-22 Six Nations defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Steve Borthwick pointed to England’s relative inexperience as he defended recent results following a 27-22 loss to “world-class” Ireland in his side’s Guinness Six Nations opener. Back-to-back champions Ireland increased pressure on rival head coach Borthwick after tries from Jamison Gibson-Park,

England boss Steve Borthwick identified the difference in experience between his team and Ireland as a reason for the men from the Emerald Isle's victory in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.