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Burns scores two penalties as England beat New Zealand

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Gloucester fly-half Freddie Burns landed two penalties as England enjoyed  a sensational record-breaking 38-21 victory over world champions New Zealand.
Owen Farrell kicked England into a 15-0 lead before the All Blacks hit back with two tries in three second-half minutes from Julian Savea and Kieran Read.
But England responded with a stunning three-try blitz from Brad Barritt, Chris Ashton and Manu Tuilagi before Burns came off the bench to land his two penalties.
Savea scored a second but it was a late consolation as nothing could deny England their first win against New Zealand in nine years.
Home captain Chris Robshaw told Sky Sports 1 afterwards: "People had written us off. That fuelled the fire. Everyone ran out there and believed we could do it."
He added: "We had a bit of luck, we had the bounce of the ball, but to beat the world champions you need a bit of that."
England coach Stuart Lancaster was delighted with the "balance and intensity" of the team. 
When asked what had pleased him, he said: "The way we mixed up our game. The scrum was good. The defence was outstanding."


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