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 resounding 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 crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones conceded that England did not perform at their best. 'There were always going to be nerves at the start of a major campaign, especially after a successful World Cup,' Jones noted. 'We aimed to play in front of large crowds, and we achieved that today. We found a way to win, which is what winning teams do. I'm sure we'll refine our performance, but I'm incredibly proud of the team.' Jones led the team for the first time, filling in for World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, who is expecting her first child. Bern recognized that the new-look team, featuring several young players, was unlikely to gel immediately. 'We have a new combination of players, and we knew it wouldn't be perfect from the start,' Bern said. 'There were aspects to celebrate and areas to reflect on, but the electric atmosphere in the stadium helped us secure the win.'