George Ford’s boot was vital in England’s 33-19 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, with two nerveless drop goals keeping the hosts in contention in the first half and his tactical kicking an integral part of his side’s aerial strategy.

George Ford’s desire to ‘never settle’ and ‘always want more’ are the key factors behind his re-establishment as England’s first-choice fly-half, according to long-time teammate Tom Curry.

Ford’s boot was vital in England’s 33-19 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, with two nerveless drop goals keeping the hosts in contention in the first half and his tactical kicking an integral part of his side’s aerial strategy. The 32-year-old, who earned his 100th cap over the summer, is just as valuable an influence off the field and Curry was full of praise f

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