England held on to record their 11th successive win and secure an Autumn Nations Series clean sweep in a thrilling 27-23 victory over Argentina.
The hosts raced into an early lead at Allianz Stadium, with Max Ojomoh marking just his second senior international appearance with a try after 10 minutes to add to George Ford’s early drop goal.
Argentina had plenty of territory in England’s 22, but Immanuel Feyi-Waboso extended the lead in the 25th minute with a trademark burst down the flank following an excellent cross-field ball from Ojomoh.
Justo Piccardo scored early in the second half as Argentina got back to within a point of England, but Henry Slade touched down to give Steve Borthwick’s side breathing space again as they held on despite more late pressure from the visitors, who set up a dramatic finale with Rodrigo Isgro’s try.
Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau was at Twickenham to rate the England players...
Backs
Freddie Steward 8
Penalised for holding on, he was grateful to the post for keeping out Santiago Carreras’ penalty. Made a superb recovery to deny Argentina a try just past the half-hour mark. Stood up to task in the second half with England under pressure.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 8
Drove with the ball into pressure and strong in the air. It was his knock that opened up the opportunity for England’s first try. Then put on the afterburners to get the second.
Henry Slade 7
Scored the vitally important third England try. His experience helped them over the line.
Max Ojomoh 9
This was a big opportunity for Ojomoh, and he made a dream start, racing clear to score England’s first try after 10 minutes. Landed a wonderful cross-field kick to assist Feyi-Waboso and showed quick hands for Slade’s try.
Penalised for holding on, the only blot on an otherwise superb performance.
Elliot Daly 7
Ever reliable under Borthwick, he made a storming tackle to earn England a penalty. There were no signs of rustiness on his return from a broken arm.
George Ford 8
Kicked an early drop goal, but missed another with England in need of points in the second half. Accurate from the tee, keeping his cool despite a couple of nervy moments. Kept the scoreboard ticking over late on.
Ben Spencer 7
Played some good box kicks as England used the kicking game to their advantage.
Forwards
Ellis Genge 6
Referee Pierre Brousset took particular exception to him at the scrum, but still a solid display.
Luke Cowan-Dickie 7
Desperately unlucky to see his try on the stroke of half-time ruled out for a knock-on. He has had a strong autumn both offensively and defensively.
Asher Opoku-Fordjour 6
Had to be alert early on with Argentina getting several scrums deep in England’s 22. Replaced after 51 minutes with the Pumas suddenly dominant.
Maro Itoje 7
Dominant at the lineout. Alert to the rebound when Carreras’ penalty came back off the post.
Alex Coles 5
Put in some big tackles with Argentina enjoying plenty of the ball in England’s 22. Picked up a yellow card deep into the second half that almost undid England’s early good work.
Guy Pepper 7
Alert to the loose ball for England’s opening try, but pinged rather harshly as Argentina fought back after half-time. A quietly impressive performance from the Bath flanker, who has enjoyed an excellent 2025.
Sam Underhill 7
Got through plenty of defensive work, making the most tackles of any England player before his withdrawal early in the second half.
Ben Earl 7
Did everything you have come to expect from Earl. Carried the ball into pressure and put in some big hits. All-action.
Replacements
Theo Dan (Cowan-Dickie 72’) 6
Straight into the action with an excellent carry and made some big tackles.
Fin Baxter (Genge 51’) 7
Helped England steady the ship in the second half. Applied excellent pressure as Argentina saw a late try ruled out through Joaquin Oviedo.
Will Stuart (Opoku-Fordjour 51’) 6
Provided strength at the scrum. Battling performance when England needed his experience.
Charlie Ewels (Itoje 72’) 6
Brought back into the fold, it’s been quite the redemption for the Bath lock.
Tom Curry (Underhill 51’) 5
Some sloppy moments, particularly with a late hit on Juan Cruz Mallia to hand Argentina a penalty.
Henry Pollock (Pepper 51’) 7
Gave away a penalty for not rolling away when England needed more composure, but made amends to earn a penalty later in the second half.
He will always provide England with a spark. Involved in some afters at full-time.
Alex Mitchell (Spencer 61’) 6
Added energy off the bench, but did not have much ball in hand as England held on for a precious win.
Not used: Marcus Smith
