Woodward - 'There's a lot more to come'
February 2, 2002

England coach Clive Woodward claimed his side were flattered by the 29-3 scoreline despite comfortably seeing off Scotland's challenge in the opening Lloyds TSB Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.

England retained the Calcutta Cup in style, running home four tries while Scotland had just a Duncan Hodge penalty to their name.

Jason Robinson grabbed a brace of touchdowns before Mike Tindall crossed the line and Ben Cohen added a late clincher following a charging run.

But Woodward warned his Six Nations rivals there was more to come from England.

He told BBC1: "I think the scoreline flattered us - we got a few breaks.

"To win away in the first game is important and we can build from there. We weren't as accurate as we could have been and some of our passing went astray but we can improve on that.

"It is the first game and our preparation has not been what it normally is - we'll be a lot better in two weeks' time.

Woodward reserved special praise for debutant Steve Thompson.

He said: "He's been very nervous but he played really well."

Jason Robinson was at the centre of England's lightning start, as the former rugby league star crossed the line twice in the first 13 minutes.

And he said: "We got some good ball, quick ball and managed to squeeze over in the corner and that was a good boost for us.

And Robinson confessed he was equally at home helping England's rock-solid defence as penetrating the Scottish line.

He added: "It's not all about scoring tries - sometimes you have to get in there and get dirty."

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