Wrtining in the Daily Telegraph, Toby Flood is optimistic England can build on their victory over Scotland when they face Italy today.
"Rome has previously been a happy hunting ground for England and the key is that they back up what they were doing at Murrayfield. They filled the midfield really well and made it difficult for Scotland to play.
"One win in Scotland doesn’t make you the best team in the world but what it does do is give you a little bit of confidence to grow your game as last week a lot of people were questioning the team.
"The fact that Stuart Lancaster has kept the same team and bench should see the side benefit from the continuity, which is so important given that we have had so little time together.
"Italy are a tremendously passionate side, but if England get off to a good start, I believe they will be able to build on their Murrayfield display and go out and play with a high tempo. "
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