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England vs Argentina live: England's winning streak continues with 27-14 victory in ill-disciplined affair

Follow the latest from the autumn international at Twickenham

Jack de Menezes
Saturday 26 November 2016 11:16 GMT
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Elliot Daly was sent-off for a dangerous tackle on Leonardo Senatore
Elliot Daly was sent-off for a dangerous tackle on Leonardo Senatore (Getty)

England maintained their unbeaten run under Eddie Jones as they recorded their 12 consecutive victory this year, but they did it the hard way in an ill-disciplined affair at Twickenham with a 27-14 win over Argentina. Re-live the action here.

  • England beat Argentina 27-14 at Twickenham
  • Eddie Jones remains unbeaten with 12th straight victory
  • Elliot Daly sent-off after five minutes for the hosts
  • Argentina's replacement prop Enrique Pieretto also red carded for stamping on Joe Marler
  • Marler, Dan Cole and Pablo Matera all sin-binned
  • Jonny May adds to penalty try to secure win for England
  • Facundo Isa and Santiago Cordero score tries for Pumas
  • England face Australia at Twickenham next week

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Teams

England: M Brown; J May, J Joseph, O Farrell, E Daly; G Ford, B Youngs; M Vunipola, D Hartley, D Cole; C Lawes, G Kruis; C Robshaw, T Wood, B Vunipola.

Replacements: J George, J Marler, K Sinckler, C Ewels, T Harrison, D Care, B Te'o, H Slade.

Argentina: J Tuculet; M Orlando, M Moroni, S Gonzalez Iglesias, S Cordero; J M Hernandez, T Cubelli; L Noguera, A Creevy (capt), R Herrera, G Petti, M Alemanno, P Matera, J Ortega Desio, L Senatore.

Replacements: J Montoya, S Garcia Botta, E Pieretto, F Isa, T Lezana, M Landajo, J De La Fuente, J P Estelles.

A few of the England backs emerge nice and early, with Owen Farrell, George Ford and Ben Youngs keen to get there kicking boots in gear before the full warm-up begins in about 15 minutes times.

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 13:34

Who will win today's match?

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 13:40

Here comes the rest of the England squad for the warm-up, as well as the Pumas as we tick closer towards kick-off. Just under 50 minutes until we're underway.

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 13:42

England arrive at Twickenham ahead of their clash with Argentina 

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 13:44

With 20 minutes to go until kick-off, the sun is threatening to break through and, thankfully, shine right on the press box. It's certainly not as cold as last week, which will suit both teams today.

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:10

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:14

Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade casts his eye over the warm-up 

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:21

The minutes are ticking down here as soprano Laura Wright makes her way across the hallowed turf of Twickenham singing another rousing rendition of Jerusalem.

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:23

The atmosphere begins to build as flames shoot into the air around the stadium and fireworks begin to go off into the autumn air. Argentina proved here last year why they remain one of the best teams to watch in the world, this could be set-up for an absolute cracker. here come the teams!

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:25

Time for the anthems before we get underway.

Jack de Menezes26 November 2016 14:26

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