Iain Balshaw The memory is of the charged-down kick that led to a Wales try, but his game had many positive elements 6
Paul Sackey Slightly off the pace, but came close to scoring the try that might have put England out of reach 5
Mike Tindall Strong game in midfield and gave forwards a target. His departure with liver damage was a serious blow 6
Toby Flood A thoughtful and inventive game, which confirms the good impression he made at the World Cup 6
David Strettle Departed after only 13 minutes, having shown in one glorious, 60-metre run just what a great talent he is 6
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Jonny Wilkinson Kicked his goals (all but one) and laid on the try, but was anonymous as England’s game crumbled 5
Andy Gomarsall Played like a king for an hour and then lost his composure. Not helped by inaccuracy in front of him 5
Andrew Sheridan Thunderous first half, but, as Wales increased the tempo and looked for open space, the game passed him by 5
Mark Regan Took another blow to the neck, was not his usual rumbustious self and will do well to see out this championship 4
Phil Vickery The captain should have stayed on when England were in trouble rather than making way for Matt Stevens 5
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Simon Shaw Hard-working game at lineout and in the loose, but part of scrum effort that faltered in second half 6
Steve Borthwick Came out on top as lineout leader and put in a notable piece of recovery work to break up Wales attack 6
James Haskell Effective ball-carrier; strength of his game marred slightly by concession of unnecessary penalties 7
Lewis Moody Achilles tendon injury after only 14 minutes cost England huge experience in the back row 5
Luke Narraway Read the game well, but did not handle as much as he would have liked. Deserves another chance 6
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Replacements
Lesley Vainikolo Set up Flood’s try, but was otherwise underused 5
Tom Rees Growing in stature before ligament damage 5
Ben Kay Did as well as could be expected playing out of position 5
Lee Mears Should have been used earlier 5
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Danny Cipriani and Matt Stevens Too late to make an impact