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

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that there is still room for improvement despite their team's convincing 33-12 victory over Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. The win, which marked England's 34th consecutive Test victory, was secured through tries from Bern, Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne. Although the team emerged victorious in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones conceded that England did not perform at their best. "Given the nerves associated with starting a major campaign after a successful World Cup, I think we did well to find our rhythm and secure the win," Jones said. With several key players, including World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, absent due to pregnancy, Jones led the team for the first time and expressed pride in her teammates' performance. Bern also recognized that the new-look team, featuring several young players, was unlikely to gel immediately. "We have a lot of new players and youngsters, so it was unrealistic to expect a flawless performance," Bern noted. "While there were aspects to celebrate, there are also areas that require reflection and improvement. The electric atmosphere in the stadium, however, was a significant factor in our success."