Matt Dawson argues England's worst-ever Six Nations title is an unfair label after their narrow loss to France. Despite scoring 46 points and seven tries in Paris, England fell short due to late fine margins, like missed opportunities and defensive errors. Dawson praises the team's physicality and belief, contrasting their Paris performance with the disjointed efforts against Italy.

He highlights Maro Itoje's vintage leadership as pivotal, noting his inspirational presence steadied the side. However, critical errors—such as Henry Pollock's turnovers and Ollie Chessum's missed kicks—underscore areas needing improvement. While France's set-piece dominance exposed weaknesses, Dawson stresses England's potential under Steve Borthwick, emphasizing the squad's resilience and need to refine tactical execution for 2027 World Cup ambitions.