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England retain possession from the scrum and Reed clears
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Missed opportunity for France. They turned over possession and worked their way into the England 22. The space seemed to open up but when the ball was spinned wide it was knocked forward from the French
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France retain possession from the scrum but they are turned over after a few phases. Blackburn sent it wide for England and they looked threatening. England backs looking impressive in this second half
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They retain the ball and pick and go around the fringes. They send it wide but an English hand knocks the ball forward. France scrum inside their 10
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France scrum at their 10
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Nice skills from the substitute Brown in the midfield
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England gather and clear with a wipers kick
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Abadie kicks off the second half
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Half-time here at Twickenham and the world champions are trailing by 10 points. It's been a bit scrappy from both sides but there is all to play for in the second half. Stay tuned for full coverage. The second half will begin shortly
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England win a penalty and the ball is kicked into touch