England secured their eighth consecutive Test match victory with a commanding 25-7 triumph over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, launching their Autumn Nations Series campaign in emphatic fashion.
The hosts eventually overwhelmed a weakened Wallabies side, though the final margin only materialised after a dominant second-half display.
Despite controlling territory and possession throughout, England held just a slender 10-7 advantage at the interval.
The introduction of a powerful replacement pack transformed the contest after the break, with the home side running in three unanswered tries to seal a comprehensive victory.
Henry Pollock was England's star man in their win over Australia
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The result marks a reversal of fortunes from last year's corresponding fixture, when Australia snatched a dramatic late win at the same venue.
The opening period saw England establish early dominance through George Ford's penalty before Ben Earl capitalised on excellent aerial work.
Tom Roebuck outjumped Australia's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to claim Alex Mitchell's box-kick, with Sam Underhill quickly releasing Earl for a 40-metre dash to the tryline.
Ford's conversion extended the advantage to 10-0, and England appeared poised to pull away. Earl came agonisingly close to a second score but was denied by Harry Potter's exceptional defensive effort.
The Wallabies wing then produced the game's most spectacular moment, intercepting Fraser Dingwall's attempted pass to Freddie Steward near Australia's line.
Potter raced 75 metres untouched for a stunning individual try, with Tane Edmed adding the conversion to narrow the deficit to 10-7 at half-time.
The match's pivotal moment arrived in the 59th minute when replacement flanker Henry Pollock announced himself with a spectacular individual effort. The 20-year-old Northampton back-rower had been on the pitch for just seven minutes when opportunity presented itself.
Following another successful aerial contest, Tom Roebuck tapped down a high ball into Pollock's path. The youngster demonstrated exceptional skill with a one-handed collection of the loose ball before accelerating past the Australian defence.
England captain Maro Itoje has already insisted he wants his side to win every game this autumn
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Though ankle-tapped near the tryline, Pollock's momentum carried him over for his third international try in just two Test appearances. The score extended England's advantage to 15-7, with Ford unable to add the conversion.
"You are just trying to be in right position and luckily it worked out," Pollock told TNT Sports afterwards.
England's revamped forward unit increasingly dominated proceedings as the match entered its final quarter. The hosts' territorial pressure yielded dividends when scrum-half Alex Mitchell spotted an opportunity around the fringes of a lineout maul.
The Leicester number nine darted through to touch down for England's third try in the 72nd minute, though Ford again missed the conversion attempt. The bonus-point score arrived five minutes from time through replacement hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Ben Earl scored England's first try
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A devastating 20-metre driving maul proved unstoppable as the Australian pack disintegrated under pressure. Cowan-Dickie, earning his 50th international cap, was driven over by his teammates to complete the scoring.
The late flourish ensured the scoreboard accurately reflected England's superiority, particularly after their bench replacements took control.
Steve Borthwick's strategic use of his bench proved masterful, introducing five British and Irish Lions forwards early in the second period.
The fresh legs of Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, Tom Curry and Pollock transformed the contest's dynamics.
England's aerial tactics, which had drawn early criticism from sections of the Twickenham crowd, ultimately proved decisive.
The combination of precise kicking and athletic catching created multiple scoring opportunities throughout the match.
"Steve said to come on and make an impact. It is a cool environment to be part of," Pollock added, despite receiving a late yellow card for offside.
Ben Earl, named player of the match, reflected: "I think the experience over the last 18 months helped coming here today. A year ago we may not have won that game."