England chalked up an eighth successive victory over Australia as tries for Freddie Steward and Jamie Blamire helped settled a penalty-ridden game and give the hosts a 32-15 win.
Eddie Jones’ side made most of the running in the first half and scored a superb try through fullback Steward after seven minutes but as both teams conceded a succession of penalties, Farrell and James O’Connor punished each other from the tee to keep it tight at 16-12 at half-time.
The ragged, indisciplined nature continued in the second half. Australia were hit with two yellow cards in the game, one in each half, and neither side really threatening the tryline.
But England remained in the ascendency throughout, keeping their opponents pinned back but without delivering the killer blow.
Farrell went off injured after landing five penalties and a conversion, and Marcus Smith added another penalty to stretch the lead, before replacement hooker Blamire sent the home fans wild when he galloped in from 60 metres in the final minute.
