England lacked intensity - Lancaster
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England head coach Stuart Lancaster was disappointed with his side's stuttering start against Italy at Twickenham.
England recovered from going a try down to win 47-17 and keep their 100 per cent Six Nations start intact.
But Lancaster said his young side, who beat Wales in Cardiff last Friday, lacked intensity in defence early on as Sergio Parisse crossed.
"I am disappointed really.
I thought we lacked the intensity we had in defence last week," said Lancaster.
"We addressed it in the second half but the last try was a frustrating one.
"I guess at the star…
England recovered from going a try down to win 47-17 and keep their 100 per cent Six Nations start intact.
But Lancaster said his young side, who beat Wales in Cardiff last Friday, lacked intensity in defence early on as Sergio Parisse crossed.
"I am disappointed really.
I thought we lacked the intensity we had in defence last week," said Lancaster.
"We addressed it in the second half but the last try was a frustrating one.
"I guess at the star…
