To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.
England will be looking for a response and a much-needed boost when Wales visit Twickenham while Scotland will be aiming to build on last weekend's excellent victory against France.
People will argue experience is vital heading into any major tournament but perhaps the lack of exciting and 'x-factor' players is leaving England supporters less than enthused heading into the Rugby World Cup.
Whilst the absence of Henry Slade from England's World Cup plans grabbed many headlines on Monday, the selection of Billy Vunipola was also a standout call made by Steve Borthwick.
Steve Borthwick has confirmed his official 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup but centre Henry Slade and back-row Alex Dombrandt miss the cut + what next for England's midfield.
Interview: Four-time Premiership winner and TNT Sports pundit shares his thoughts on Steve Borthwick's current squad ahead of England's opening World Cup warm-up game against Wales.
Ben Earl has revealed that Steve Borthwick's personal touch when delivering news to his players has been appreciated by the squad as the Saracens flanker looks to nail down his place in England's World Cup plans.
England have been dealt a double blow during their Rugby World Cup preparations with Ollie Lawrence and Jack Walker sustaining injuries during a training session.
Prior to turning out for the Barbarians at Twickenham to take on a World XV coached by Steve Hansen, Leicester Tigers and England hooker spoke to Joe Harvey about his return from long-term injury and why pre-season starts now.
With the odds overwhelming stacked against them to scupper Ireland's Grand Slam dreams, Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his England side as he continues to search for cohesiveness.
After a heaviest ever defeat at Twickenham Stadium, England head coach, Steve Borthwick, and captain on the day, Ellis Genge, spoke of their disappointment at losing 10-53 to France as Ireland encounter looms.
After a heavy 10-53 loss to France on Saturday evening, England captain Owen Farrell spoke about the defeat and where he and his teammates will put their focus ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
England head coach Steve Borthwick admitted that he was incredibly disappointed following his side's record defeat against France in the fourth round of the Six Nations tournament at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
It was a difficult day at Twickenham in the Guinness Six Nations as France ran riot against England, picking up a record 10-53 victory at the home of English rugby and leaving Steve Borthwick plenty of questions to ask ahead of Ireland next weekend in Dublin.
After selecting Marcus Smith over his captain, Owen Farrell, to start against France this weekend in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about selection and picking the correct players for the correct opponents.
In England’s live press conference broadcast on YouTube, Steve Borthwick described his captain for this weekend’s clash with France as a “fantastic leader”, while Lewis Ludlam called his international teammate “brilliant”.