TWICKENHAM, England // England finally cut out the indiscipline to rout visiting France 34-10 in the Six Nations and produce their best performance since the 2007 World Cup.
The England manager Martin Johnson's exhortations to his team to stop conceding yellow cards paid off as a fluid home side blended forward power and some sparkling back play to outscore France by five tries to two at Twickenham.
France, who went into the game a title hopeful but ended it well out of contention, was punished for exactly the sort of errors that have blighted England's past few performances, straying offside at the breakdown and continually turning over possession.
England, who had conceded 10 yellow cards in their past four matches, led within a minute and were 29-0 up at half-time after tries by Mark Cueto, Riki Flutey, Delon Armitage and Joe Worsley.
Flutey touched down again at the start of the second period before England tired and an improved French team, bolstered by replacements, got scores from Dimitri Szarzewski and Julien Malzieu.
The late effort ensured England did not rival the 37-0 win in 1911 that represents their biggest ever win over France, but England still moved above their opponent to third in the standings and could even finish as runner-up with victory over Scotland in next week's final round.
Ireland lead with four wins following Saturday's 22-15 victory at Scotland and can complete its first Grand Slam since 1948 if it wins at the second-place Welsh.
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RESULT
West Brom 2 Liverpool 2
West Brom: Livermore (79'), Rondón (88' )
Liverpool: Ings (4'), Salah (72')
Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
