England vs Ireland: As it happened

Relive Standard Sport's coverage of England's 21-13 victory over Ireland in their final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup.

England hit the ground running, unrecognisable from the team brushed aside by France two weeks ago, as Jonny May powered over for the opening try after three minutes and fellow winger Anthony Watson brilliantly soared to collect a pin-point George Ford kick to put them 12-3 ahead at the break.

Ireland, beaten at home by Wales last week, had shown little in any department but the Six Nations champions closed the gap to two points when captain Paul O'Connell forced his way over early in the second half.

England, however, soon regained control and two late penalties by replacement flyhalf Owen Farrell secured the much-needed victory that maintained their 2015 unbeaten home record.

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