England's Jones and Bern eye areas for improvement after winning start

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern have acknowledged that there is room for improvement despite their team's convincing 33-12 victory over Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. The win, which marked the start of their campaign, was fueled by two tries from Bern and one each from Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne, securing England's 34th consecutive Test win. Although they achieved a bonus-point victory in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones admitted that the team was not at its best. "Nerves were always expected going into a major campaign following an incredible World Cup," Jones stated. "We aimed to play in front of large crowds, and that's exactly what we did today. We found our rhythm, which is what winning teams do. I'm sure we'll refine our performance, but I'm extremely proud of the girls." Jones led the team for the first time, filling in for World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, who is currently pregnant with her first child. Bern also recognized that the new-look team, with only seven survivors from the World Cup final, would need time to gel. "With a new combination of players and several youngsters, we didn't expect perfection," Bern said. "There were aspects to celebrate and others to reflect on, but the stadium's atmosphere was fantastic, helping us secure the win."