Australia (10) 17 |
Try: Wright Con: Lolesio Pen: Lolesio |
England (11) 21 |
Tries: Steward, Smith Con: Farrell Pens: Farrell |
Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith's tries, either side of half time, proved decisive as England held off a stubborn Australia to seal a series win.
The tourists started slowly and were 10-3 down at the end of the first half.
Smith grabbed a loose ball and sprinted in, afterSteward stretched over from short range to grab the lead.
The defence stood firm against late pressure to keep the hosts at bay.
The referee's whistle blew and three people leaped to their feet.
It is England's second series win in Australia.
After a Six Nations Grand Slam, the team went on a record-equalling winning streak.
The England team isn't as strong as it could be.
Eddie Jones hopes that a memorable victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground will galvanise his team and propel them towards a testing autumn, which includes a meeting with South Africa and New Zealand.
There's more to come.