The tries we conceded have nothing to do with illness. It is important to take responsibility for this, for all the fans who were brilliant again.

The key for us is to win this game. I think we have picked a starting XV and a 22 that can beat Wales, and for us it is about getting that winning momentum.

For the preparation for the England side competing against the best it's important we give the players every opportunity to perform at their best. With the system we've got that isn't possible and that's a disappointment for me.

I congratulate Iain in returning to the starting line up this week. He is playing well for Tykes and put in an impressive performance for England A.

However, I have now been offered an opportunity which I have accepted and I'm looking forward to England's first training session on September 20.

I am pleased with the way we played. The back three, with the way they worked off the ball, were tremendous.

George has been playing consistently well for Leicester, and he was certainly pushing to be in the 22. It is unfortunate for him.

It has been killing me watching from the stands, I want to get back into the action,

It has been part of my plans for this game for Matt to be in the starting position. With his experience, his ability to control the forwards, which is probably better than Harry's at the moment, I thought it was the right decision.

It has strengthened my resolve and I have total belief in myself and what we are trying to achieve with England.