Ford spurs England to series triumph

FLYHALF George Ford starred as England defeated Argentina 35-25 in a Santa Fe thriller to clinch a 2-0 victory in the two-test series.

The tourists, level at 25-25 with 16 minutes left on Saturday, finished stronger as substitute prop Will Collier barged over for a try that Ford converted.

Ford sealed success for an English side lacking 30 of their best players, primarily due to British and Irish Lions call-ups, with a drop goal six minutes from time.

The playmaker excelled in both tests, scoring 23 points in the first last weekend and 15 in the second.

Argentina were left to rue three missed shots at goal in Santa Fe from usually ultra-accurate flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez.

It was the 20th victory in 21 tests for England.