HOW ENGLAND PLAYERS RATED THIS AUTUMN BACK THREE
FRONT ROW
JOE MARLER 7 Late to the party after his ban but added valuable aggression to the squad.
MAKO VUNIPOLA 8 One of England’s chief ball-carriers and currently the leading loosehead in world rugby.
ELLIS GENGE 6.5 Third in the pecking order for the No 1 jersey and still a work in progress.
DYLAN HARTLEY 6.5 Remains in the driving seat as skipper as long as the winning run continues.
JAMIE GEORGE 7 Offers more dynamism at hooker and likely to usurp Hartley by the World Cup in 2019.
DAN COLE 7 Consistent scrummaging ability but his starting berth is finally coming under pressure.
HARRY WILLIAMS 7 One of the finds of the series to provide front-row depth alongside Kyle Sinckler.
SECOND ROW
GEORGE KRUIS
5 A disastrous campaign for the Lions lock, who was dropped for the last two Tests.
COURTNEY LAWES 8 Now looks like a sure-fire starter despite embarrassment of riches at lock.
CHARLIE EWELS 5 Error-prone on the Test stage having made the step up from the junior ranks.
JOE LAUNCHBURY 8 Back to his best with consistently high numbers before a shoulder injury.
NICK ISIEKWE 5 Not given enough time to make a real impact but looks like a prospect for 2023.
MARO ITOJE 7.5 Not up to his usual high standards but the 23-year-old should benefit from limited involvement in the Tests.
BACK ROW
CHRIS ROBSHAW 6.5 A loyal servant but his lack of speed was exposed at the breakdown by Samoa.
NATHAN HUGHES 7 Deputised well for Billy Vunipola, although he is not as reliable as his team-mate.
SAM SIMMONDS 6 Punches above his weight but struggles to make an impact against bigger sides.
SAM UNDERHILL 7 A new tackling enforcer has been unearthed but needs to develop attacking game.
HALF BACKS
DANNY CARE 7 Scrum-half probably consigned himself to ‘finisher’ role with dazzling late cameo against Australia.
BEN YOUNGS 6.5 Looks fresh after standing down from the Lions tour but needs more tempo from the ruck.
GEORGE FORD 6.5 Showcased his silky skills but does he have the authority to be a World Cup-winning No 10?
PIERS FRANCIS 5 Yet to make an impact and stands at fourth choice in the pecking order for fly-half.
CENTRES
OWEN FARRELL 8 Filled in as water boy when he was rested for the Tests against Argentina and Samoa. England’s struggle in his absence proved his importance.
ALEX LOZOWSKI 7 Showed good vision and his versatility makes him a valuable squad member.
HENRY SLADE 7 Given a second chance after Argentina flop and looked comfortable with ball in hand.
JONATHAN JOSEPH 6 In the shadows and could be a fall guy for the return of Ben Te’o and Manu Tuilagi.
MIKE BROWN 6 A reliable operator in the back field but lacks cutting edge of the world’s best full backs.
ANTHONY WATSON 8 Could be a star of the World Cup if his rapid rate of improvement continues.
JONNY MAY 7.5 Decision to join Leicester paying dividends with red-hot try-scoring form.
SEMESA ROKODUGUNI 6 Prolific finishing ability with two tries in two appearances from the bench.
ELLIOT DALY 7.5 Could be most effective in the No 13 jersey with Jack Nowell back for the Six Nations.