RED ROSE TOURNAMENT RATINGS

BROWN: Recovered from concussion against Italy to produce some excellent rugby. Missed in Dublin but looks back to his best. 7.5/10

GOODE: Only start against Ireland was tough. Had a reasonable game but lacked Brown’s snarling edge and defensive solidity. 6

MAY: Dropped for ignoring overlap against Italy. May be some time before he gets another shot at international game. 4.5

NOWELL: Replaced May in Dublin and hardly put a foot wrong in three high-octane displays. Lacks electric pace but has nous, strength and courage. 8

WATSON: Excellent in opening win over Wales and tidy for the rest of the tournament but still with something to prove. 6.5

JOSEPH: England’s outstanding attacking player. Proved big doesn’t have to be beautiful with exceptional running lines. 9

BURRELL: High work-rate and strong carrying but may struggle to retain place when Barritt and Tuilagi are fit. Top team player. 6

FORD: Proved doubters wrong with composed, intelligent displays which showcased his ability to time passes to perfection. 8.5

B YOUNGS: Back to his best and firmly in place as first-choice No 9 for World Cup. High-class partnership with Ford. 8

MARLER: Struggled against Scotland but in general, set-piece work was excellent. Must carry more. 7

HARTLEY: Nowhere near effective enough in the loose and line-out throwing also below his own high standards. 5.5

COLE: Exceptional all-round contribution after starting against Wales with little rugby following injury. 8

KRUIS: Harshly dropped from squad after loss in Ireland but will have learned from his experience. Excellent prospect. 6.5

ATTWOOD: Unable to further his case after strong autumn. Not effective enough in tight and struggled to exert authority. 5.5

LAWES: Returned to fitness for last two games and reminded us of his world-class attributes. Superb athlete. 8.5

PARLING: Back in the starting line-up against France and produced a highly effective and mobile contribution. 7

HASKELL: Superb display in Cardiff but tapered off and sin bin against France was costly. 6.5

B VUNIPOLA: Outstanding tournament for the ball-carrying No 8 (above). Hardly put a foot wrong and work-rate was incredible. 9

ROBSHAW: Tireless and consistent leadership. Lacks pace for an openside but is dogged, determined and unflappable. 7

SUBS: Cipriani 6.5, Wigglesworth 7, Wood 6.5, Easter 6.5, Brookes 6.5, T Youngs 6.5.