That's OK - it's allowed.

I thought he had a decent game apart from the one defensive lapse and was the better of our two wingers tonight, but some of the hyperbole being heaped on him is way OTT.

someones been in the pop tonight

Played OK but not outstanding. That accolade should be reserved for our forwards. Took his tries well and slipped up once in defence. Solid apart from that mistake.

He wasn't outstanding, he was solid. He brought the ball away okay and nothing more and was left wanting for the NZ first try. Took his tries well and diffused the one high ball he had to deal with. Should keep his place but will be put under much more pressure next week.

Crabtree has been a surprise package for me in this competition - great to see him so involved and finding a couple of impossible offloads.

He's 25.

I know he is, he's still a kid, is that all you have tonight

Yes agree has caused some serious damage. An old fashioned type of forward seems to be catching the opposition out a bit.

And I was laughed out the room when I suggested Crabtree was the one player I would pay top dollar for at Rovers. The man is quality.

It was Eddy that quoted "The fantastic Mr Fox"

A bit hot and cold IMO, but as Staffs FC says, he's done some damage in this series. NZ couldn't do anything with him.

Fox was good tonight against a NZ team that didnt really put any pressure on the outside backs. The only time they did he was at fault. Well finished 1st try and stroll in for the second! NZ are nowhere as dangerous compared to AUS. Lets see how he does in the final!

Whilst appreciating your input i'm sure the vast majority of rugby fans agree Smith picked the right team to beat the Wirld Champions.

well played england, couldnt be happier!
every one played well tonight as a team, lets just hope we can carry that form on till next saturday against the green and gold, come on england!!!

Bridge still a poor choice for me. Two penalties were his first two contributions to the match. He did okay but against the aussies that could have been two tries.

Well,Australia only just managed to cling on to a draw against NZ a couple of weeks ago so that argument does'nt add up imo.

Thought Fox did ok last night but then again he wasn't playing outside Smith and Muguire. Thought Briscoe came in for some unwarranted stick off of Eddie.

I'd replace Bridge with Smith in the final, and do something with the 4th bench spot (possibly Mcguire), because Wilken did nothing

Though Wilkin did ok but didnt get enough game time. He looks more like a prop now too. Bridge did ok too. Main disappointments for me were Morley and Peacock. I'd play Carvell in the final.

Not particularly a fan of Bridge but his movement to get outside his centre for Fox second try was class centre play. If players are going to be dropped for conceding penalties then Crabtree would go as well and I cant see that. Bridge was better than Smith was last time out.

i hope your wrong, Bridge wasnt great but Smith was shocking last time out, the Aussies will be too strong thou for Bridge IMO, Greg Inglis will wreak havoc...

Thought Fox had a very good game myself and played himself into the final spot on that wing , took his chances well and looked very enthusiastic and good form to Tom Briscoe for publicly wishing him all the best which shows maturity, personally i will be glad if he isnt in the final because he has now had the taster and he will be hungry for more and given the injury he had pre series he now gets a week or twos rest !!

As for bridge i also thought he looked strong too, yes he made a couple of errors , for gods sake its his first run out for his country he is bound to !! but also looked good ball in hand and certainly never took a step backwards in defence , carried on where he left of last season very strong for those who can see other than through B&W specs!!
However Fox did play well !!! well done to him Bridge and all the England lads

If it was up to Potter he'd have the whole Saints team made up of bloody props.

Keep faith with the winning side,Any suggestion of bringing back the Chuckle bro Smith and Maguire are pure lunacy.Aussies run riot past them last time and will do so Again and Again and Again>>>>>>>.........>>>>
We will be there cheering the lads on