Full-back Elliot Daly insists England are closer to their best form than their recent Six Nations defeats suggest. Despite back-to-back losses to Scotland and Ireland, Daly says the team's issues are fixable and not as dire as they appear. England has made the second-most entries into the opposition 22m in the tournament, but struggles to convert those opportunities into points.

Daly, one of nine new faces in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Italy, emphasizes that small errors and penalties have been costly. He notes that opposition teams bring their back three into defensive lines when pinned deep, making attacking progress harder. The 33-year-old veteran believes England needs to maintain composure near the try line rather than succumb to 'white-line fever.'

With 74 caps, Daly brings valuable experience to a backline where the rest of the starters have just 71 caps combined. His perspective is crucial as England looks toward the World Cup, acknowledging that not every game can be won. Former England wing Chris Ashton warns that while the new-look backline looks promising on paper, the intensity of Test matches can disrupt even the best-laid plans.