Itoje: We are here to win, not entertain

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Maro Itoje scores England's match winning try during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium on March 13, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

By ADAM HATHAWAY

Maro Itoje insists he is not worried by England’s World Cup try famine – as long as the wins keep rolling in.
George Ford’s boot got Steve Borthwick’s side home against Argentina last week when he kicked them to a 27-10 win.
England did butcher one genuine try-scoring chance but they were few and far between in Marseille and they have a chance to get the ball rolling against Japan in Nice tonight.
Critics have highlighted England’s lack of a cutting edge but Itoje insists the only thing that matters is the scoreboard – not putting on a show.
The lock said: “For me it is b...

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