England man marking

Mike Brown Full-back

7 His defence was put under intense pressure and he withstood the barrage. Knocked on one high ball but made great cover tackles on Haylett-Petty and Scott Fardy.

Mako Vunipola Loosehead prop

9 An immense performance by the Saracens prop. His work in the loose was relentless, gained control of the scrum, and at times found passing like a second receiver.

Anthony Watson Right-wing

7 One break in the first half showed his attacking potency and his kick-chase was first class, ensuring Ford’s kicking game put Australia’s back three under pressure.

Dylan Hartley (c) Hooker

8 Capped his recordbreaking 74th cap with a try to savour in the first half from a driving maul. His leadership and work-rate were crucial to England’s success.

Jonathan Joseph Outside centre

7 His impressive pace increased England’s defensive line speed - and this was a night when his defensive work was more critical than his jinking feet going forward.

Dan Cole Tighthead prop

8 The Leicester prop stepped up during that confrontational first half, finishing one tussle with Stephen Moore with his shirt ripped off his back. Big scrummaging display.

Owen Farrell Inside centre

9 A rock in defence, never flinching from the constant physical intensity, he richly deserved his try and held his nerve under the most intense pressure by kicking 12 points.

Maro Itoje Second row

8 England’s back five have been critical in this series victory and the Saracens lock has been at the heart of it. A display of a seasoned veteran, not a first-season rookie.

Jack Nowell Left-wing

7 Brought a nuggety presence to England’s defence out wide and his work-rate matched his commitment. Given little opportunity with ball in hand.

George Kruis Second row

8 Alongside Itoje, Kruis was England’s enforcer. He seemed to be everywhere, adding menace to the forward battle as well as superb technical skills in the line-out.

George Ford Fly-half

8 A courageous display from the Bath fly-half. His control when England were in possession was first-rate and he never flinched from his defensive work.

Chris Robshaw Blindside flanker

9 A fairytale story for the former captain after the World Cup exit last year. Tackling, harassing and winning several critical turnovers: he epitomises the new England.

Ben Youngs Scrum-half

8 Along with Haskell, is arguably the most improved player under Jones, and set the tone for his pack with a confrontational attitude while his box-kicking was flawless.

James Haskell Openside flanker

8 This was the perfect storm for Haskell, whose defensive workrate was seemingly made for such a rearguard action against these physically robust opponents.

Replacements

Courtney Lawes (Kruis 56), Danny Care (Youngs 66), Matt Mullan (Mako Vunipola 66), Paul Hill (Cole 66), Jamie George (Hartley 72), Joe Launchbury (Robshaw 72), Jack Clifford (Haskell 72), Elliott Daly (Watson 77).

Billy Vunipola No 8

9 His mistake in kicking out the ball before the clock had run down for the end of the first half was dwarfed by his phenomenal ball-carrying display. A magnificent effort.