England's Jones and Bern Identify Areas for Improvement Following Convincing Win

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that their team has room for improvement, despite kicking off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a decisive 33-12 victory over Ireland. The win marked England's 34th consecutive Test victory, with Bern scoring two tries and Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne each contributing one. Although the team secured a bonus-point win in front of a record-breaking Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones conceded that England did not perform at their best. 'I think there were always going to be nerves heading into a major campaign after an incredible World Cup,' Jones told the BBC. 'We wanted to play in front of large crowds, and that's exactly what we did today. We found a way to win, which is what winning teams do. I'm sure we'll refine our performance, but I'm really proud of the girls.' Jones led the team for the first time, taking over from World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, who is currently pregnant with her first child. Bern noted that the team's new lineup, featuring several young players, was unlikely to gel immediately. 'We have a new combination of players, and a lot of youngsters are stepping in. We knew it wouldn't be perfect, and we never expected it to be,' Bern said. 'There were some aspects that we're really pleased with, and others that we'll definitely reflect on. However, the atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, and that always helps us get the job done.'