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

Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that England still have room for improvement, despite kicking off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a resounding 33-12 victory over Ireland. The win marked England's 34th consecutive Test victory, with two tries from Bern and one each from Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne. Although the team secured a bonus-point win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones admitted that England did not perform at their best. 'There were always going to be nerves at the start of a big campaign, especially after an incredible World Cup,' Jones said in a post-match interview. 'We wanted to play in front of large crowds, and that's exactly what we got today. We found a way to win, which is what winning teams do.' Jones, who led the team for the first time in the absence of World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, expressed pride in her team's performance. Bern also recognized that the team's new lineup, featuring several young players, would take time to gel. 'We have a new combination of players, and we knew it wouldn't be perfect from the start,' Bern said. 'There were some aspects of our game that we're really proud of, and others that we'll definitely work on. The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, and that always helps us get the win.'