Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jack de Menezes

England vs Italy player ratings: Jonny May and Ben Youngs shine in final World Cup warm-up match

England ended their World Cup preparations with a comfortable 37-0 win over Italy at St James' Park on Friday night.

Eddie Jones' men made a tentative start to the warm-up, with the hosts struggling to break down their Italian opponents.

Come the half-time whistle, it was Owen Farrell's boot which separated the two teams, the fly-half having kicked three penalties to put his side 9-0 up.

But after the break England found their rhythm to pull ahead with ease. Tries from Ben Youngs, Joe Marchant, Ellis Genge and Anthony Watson saw Jones' side make sure of the win.

So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
E. coli cases are on the rise in the United States, and the internet rightfully blames RFK Jr.
Who wants raw milk anyway?
The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
'It Made Me Shy Away': Barry Keoghan Says Online Hate About His Looks is Affecting His Confidence
Barry Keoghan has opened up about the impact of online hate, saying negative comments about his appearance have become a serious issue affecting his daily life.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
The internet is convinced Jeffrey Epstein was just spotted alive in Florida and the viral footage is genuinely haunting
The internet is absolutely buzzing right now thanks to a viral video showing a man dubbed “Palm Beach Pete” cruising through South Florida, and people are convinced he’s none other than convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This footage has really lit up social media, sparking immediate comparisons.
The Mary Sue
The Mary Sue
Not just boys: The overlooked story of ADHD in women and girls
When people think about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture a hyperactive young boy running around a classroom, not the quiet girl daydreaming in the corner, the chatty student who can’t finish her work or the mother who is chronically late and constantly searching for her keys.
The Conversation
The Conversation
A new start after 60: I went on 75 first dates – and wrote a book of Kama Sutra-inspired poetry
Zack Rogow thought he was ready for love after the end of a long relationship – but not everyone agreed. How did he get over the rejections?
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
New social media study identifies the children ‘more likely to develop anxiety’
Experts from Imperial College London suggest the relationship between social media and mental health is ‘complex’
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play