Six Nations: “Apparently we are the worst England team ever,” quips Borthwick. England coach returned to his team's resounding (and close to the wire) victory against Ireland this Saturday (23-22).

England are progressing "week after week" and although there is still "a long way to go", the 23-22 victory is "another step in the right direction", he said. “I am really happy for the players, they have worked exceptionally hard” since the start of the Tournament.