Iain Balshaw Two glaring errors under the high ball could have proved costly. Was unable to find an attacking rhythm Rating: 4

Paul Sackey Took his try well and was always looking for work, in defence and attack. Improves with every game Rating: 6

Jamie Noon Enjoyed the tackle that set up Sackey's try, which set the tone for England's well-organised defensive effort Rating: 6

Toby Flood Alternated so frequently with Wilkinson that it was hard to know who was first receiver. Increasingly effective Rating: 6

Lesley Vainikolo At last some signs of the Volcano erupting, as England brought him into the game more often Rating: 5

Jonny Wilkinson Kicked four, missed three so below his own standards but still influential as organiser in the heavy traffic Rating: 6

Richard Wigglesworth Should be satisfied with first start. He varied play, cleared up some forward problems and scored Rating: 7

Andrew Sheridan Close to scrummage form that wrecked Australia last October, always made ground ball in hand Rating: 8

Mark Regan Clown or crusader? First-half lineout difficulties, took his role as agent provocateur slightly too far Rating: 5

Phil Vickery Immense as leader, on and off the field, kept noses to the grindstone and did a good job at tight-head Rating: 7

Simon Shaw High workrate as part of a combative tight-five effort. A man enjoying being first choice at lock Rating: 7

Steve Borthwick Backed up a fine match in Rome with another here. Now feels confident in this context Rating: 7

James Haskell Unlucky to leave so early with damaged left ankle before the England pack got up a head of steam Rating: 5

Michael Lipman Another effective game, better understanding with back-row colleagues, carried the ball well Rating: 7

Nick Easter All the better for a couple of games, cleared up poor scrums and used weight and strength effectively Rating: 7

Replacements

Tom Croft proved worthy of his first cap and grew into the game during the second half (5); Lee Mears sensible contribution that could earn him a start against Scotland at Murrayfield on March 8 (5); Ben Kay, Mathew Tait and Matt Stevens arrived on the field too late to make an impact