sport news PLAYER RATINGS: Steward mopped up and scored England's only try but van ... trends now
England were overwhelmed 53-10 by France at Twickenham in a record defeat that removed them from Guinness Six Nations title contention and delivered an alarming reality check to Steve Borthwick's rebuilding project.
Trailing 27-3 at half-time - their highest interval deficit at Twickenham in any fixture - they were in the midst of full-blown crisis having been taken apart up front.
Thomas Ramos, Thibaud Flament and Charles Ollivon had crossed with alarming ease and England looked completely lost as fault lines opened in their defence, kicking, breakdown and discipline.
The arrival of Owen Farrell and Alex Mitchell off the bench early in the second half came amid an uprising that produced a try for Freddie Steward, but it was short-lived as Flament, Ollivon and Damian Penaud propelled France further in front.
Sportsmail's ADAM HATHAWAY rated the players.
Full-back Freddie Steward crossed for England's only try in the second half on Saturday
Freddie Steward 6
Misjudgment cost a try but mopped up and got over for a score.
Tackles 3 Runs 13 Metres 98
Max Malins 4
Had one effort ruled out, hauled off with 20 minutes left after quiet day.
Tackles 6 Runs 4 Metres 36
Henry Slade 4
Fall guy when Farrell came on after 46 minutes but cannot complain.
Tackles 1 Runs 4 Metres 5
Ollie Lawrence 4
Offered himself after initial French onslaught but mix-up
