England's Jones and Bern Reflect on Room for Improvement After Convincing Win

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that their team has areas for improvement despite kicking off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a decisive 33-12 victory over Ireland. The win, which marked their 34th consecutive Test victory, was secured through tries from Bern, Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne. Although England emerged triumphant in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones conceded that the team's performance was not flawless. "Nerves were inevitable going into a major campaign following our World Cup win," Jones noted, adding that the team found its footing and capitalized on the opportunity to play before a large audience. Jones, who led the team for the first time in the absence of World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, expressed pride in her teammates' performance. Bern also recognized that the team's new lineup, featuring several young players, would take time to gel. "With a new combination of players and a lot of youngsters, we didn't expect perfection," Bern said, highlighting both the celebratory and reflective aspects of their win. The electric atmosphere in the stadium, Bern noted, played a significant role in helping the team secure the win.