/England vs France LIVE: Latest score and Autumn Nations Cup final updates

England vs France LIVE: Latest score and Autumn Nations Cup final updates

Brice Dulin scores the opening try of the game for France

England are looking to add the trophy to their recent Six Nations triumph, but come up against the only side to have beaten them in the last 12 months with revenge on the cards after the French defeated Eddie Jones’s side in Paris last February.

However, France arrive with a second-string side after an agreement with the Top 14 clubs means they cannot select their first-team players who have already made a maximum of three appearances this autumn, handing an early advantage to England. Jones has been keen to talk down that benefit this week though, with the head coach keen to talk up the French team that dispatched Italy rather convincingly last weekend. Follow the live updates below.

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95 mins: England 19-19 France

Ford kicks deep and Raka has to get back to field the ball on his 5m line. Slade just catches him, Daly traps his legs and Curry is in to complete the tackle, and Itoje is straight in to win the penalty!

Farrell will kick again for the win…

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 16:08

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93 mins: England 19-19 France

England regain Robson’s box-kick and they’re on the attack inside the French half … Cowan-Dickie breaks the line, but England are turned over immediately and France kick clear.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 16:07

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91 mins: England 19-19 France

After a two-minute turnaround, we’re ready for the second half of extra-time. How Farrell and Carbonel aren’t off for HIAs is beyond me, but they’re both there to continue the match.

France knock the restart on and England have a scrum on their own 22, which quickly transforms into a penalty as France collapse under pressure from Stuart.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 16:05

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90 mins: England 19-19 France

England attack left as Slade and Daly attack, but when England reset they are driven into touch and that will be the end of the first half of extra time!

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 16:03

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90 mins: England 19-19 France

Farrell clatters into Carbonel and both are clutching their heads as play continues. The clock ticks red and both sides are happy to kick the ball away hoping to draw the mistake.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 16:00

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89 mins: England 19-19 France

Itoje steals the lineout! Robson kicks clear and it’s back into the French half we go.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 15:59

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88 mins: England 19-19 France

France immediately sack the maul and turn the ball over through Macalou, and Hill is pinged for playing the ball on the ground to let France off the hook. Carbonel kicks to touch on the England 10m line.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 15:58

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87 mins: England 19-19 France

France are going through the phases on the England 10m line but the England defence is standing up impressively, and eventually France are punished for going off their feet to allow Ford to kick to touch just outside the 22. This match is swinging to and fro with every minute.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 15:57

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84 mins: England 19-19 France

Vunipola drops the 22 restart inside his own half, and now France have a major chance to attack. Both Jones and Galthie are down on the sideline and it’s anyone’s game this.

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 15:54

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83 mins: England 19-19 France

Farrell’s kick hits the upright! It deflects in front of the post and is no good! The final continues!

Jack de Menezes6 December 2020 15:52