Robbie Henshaw warns that Ireland must take their game to a new level to leave Twickenham with the Triple Crown.
And he insists a fast start is key to that aim - something England took advantage of when the sides last met in the Six Nations.
Controversially, Henshaw was picked at full-back in the championship clash between the sides last February in Dublin.
Ireland conceded a try after 95 seconds and it was downhill from there.
They trailed 17-10 at the break - their biggest first-half points concession in 13 years in the championship - and their Grand Slam defence was one and done.
This time around, it was England who lost their first game - in Paris.
And, after two home wins against Scotland and Wales, a third straight victory would secure the first silverware of Ireland's Andy Farrell era.
Henshaw, who was quickly returned to the centre after last year's fixture, reflected on that 32-20 defeat just under 12 months ago.
"It's hard to pinpoint one thing that went wrong," he said.
"Probably one key thing was our start in the game, we let them get a quick start which gave them momentum.
"The fast start is huge. You see it in a lot of games nowadays, that the team that does start well seems to have the upper hand.
"If you find yourself in that position where the other team starts well, you have to reset and make sure you have that kinda calmness - don’t be too panicked, make sure you reset and go again.
"Definitely it's down to the work you do in the week as well, in training, what you put yourself through and how well you are doing your work on and off the pitch.
"It all builds up to how you put it down on the weekend. I think the preparation is key to that."
Garry Ringrose suffering a hand injury in the victory over the Scots and was replaced by Henshaw at half-time.
The 26-year-old was excellent last time out against Wales, expertly exposing the visitors' rookie centre Nick Tompkins, until a 45th minute head-knock ended his involvement.
Fully recovered, Henshaw is realistic about what will be required against the losing World Cup finalists, especially with Manu Tuilagi primed for his return from injury.
"Having the two home games back-to-back is rare for us but we're aware of the challenge going to Twickenham, it's a hostile environment," said the Athlone man.
"But we went there two years ago with our backs to the wall and a Grand Slam on the line so we know we can produce big performances.
"Winning a Triple Crown is not at the forefront of our minds, it is about focusing on our performance.
"It's a cauldron-like atmosphere there. You're against tough opposition and a tough crowd. We're under no illusions. It's a tough place to play, but that creates more excitement for us to go there and put in the best performance we can.
"Our defence will have to be rock solid, that's our focus today and then we will work on our attack.
"We've had two good weeks in terms of two good results against Scotland and Wales and it is about building again this week - trying to up the ante and bring it to another level.
"Across the whole group we have players who are able to step up in big moments and produce the goods.
"Looking at Jordan (Larmour) and his first try against Wales, he produced a good step and finished off well to get us on the score board.
"We all need to be able to step up and do that. So it is taking it to the next level and trying to pull out the best result we can."
