Well after finally watching the match, after missing it yesterday, the result certainly reflected the play. Well done to the Welsh. Did their homework and ruthless exploited England weaknesses, which had been left exposed for far too long now. Heck of a way to win a tournament.

That being said, it was heartening to see that even in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium, when everything was going to hell, the likes of Robshaw, Cole, and Wood were all putting in absolutely everything they had. They may have been beaten comprehensively, but they didn't fold like the last lot in 2011.

In the summer England must get an attacking back-line. As has been said earlier, England have forwards for an attacking, non-set-piece, game; they need backs to match that. Burns, Twelvetrees, May, Wade, Eastmond, Simpson, and maybe even Daly all need a good crack this summer. England made chances in the game, but far too often the ball was taken into contact or blindly off-loaded. They're desperately in need of someone who, when they're five yards out, like Larry Bird said, they can give the ball to and get out of the way. Forwards also need a couple of big ******** to get over the gain-line. When Wales were smashing England back there seemed no one that could just be given the ball and would make the extra few hard yards to speed up play. Morgan and Vunipola (major or minor) come to mind.

Poor end to the tournament, but the team is getting better. The culture and coaching seems right, all that's needed now is the right set of players.