In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's thumping Six Nations victory over Italy, and assesses the final day title race.

England welcome Italy to Twickenham this afternoon for their final home fixture of the 2025 Six Nations. It’s been a rather strange campaign so far for Steve Borthwick’s inconsistent side, who led at half-time away in Ireland in round one before being blown away thereafter but ensuring a late bonus point,

Express Sport brings you the latest news and updates from the Six Nations as England get set to host Italy later today.

The Six Nations resumes this weekend with a potential championship decider between Ireland and France that is expected to be the match of the tournament.

That match saw England secure a controversial win over France in the Autumn Nations Cup final, with Eddie Jones' side claiming a 22-19 victory as Owen Farrell converted the winning penalty in the second period of extra time.

Tom Willis, Tommy Freeman and Ollie Sleightholme scored first-half tries, all converted by Fin Smith, but Italy responded through touchdowns from Ange Capuozzo and Ross Vintcent, with Paolo Garbisi adding a penalty and two conversions.

Following England's 47-24 win over Italy in round four of the Six Nations, here is how we scored Steve Borthwick's men at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

England go into Sunday’s Six Nations match with Italy at Twickenham knowing a win may not be enough to appease critics of their faltering attack.