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Matt Dawson column: 'England want to entertain but winning is all-important'

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World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England 's narrow win over Scotland .

England have found a little edge over the past couple of games where they have gone behind and it is invaluable experience for these players to bounce back and grind out the win.

England are flying in and competing for the ball at the breakdown but there was a pattern to their weakness on the right flank.

France are still favourites but I have a suspicion of sneaking an upset in Dublin .

Ireland 's Sam Prendergast is finding his feet beautifully in that international jersey.

I'm a big Marcus Smith fan but there is no room to shoehorn people in at international level.

I actually don't think the Lions fly-half is decided by any stretch.

I think Steve Borthwick has a conundrum, and Marcus is the answer at 15 long-term.

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65

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63

Neutral language

58

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

28

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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