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We look back at England's record-equalling winning streak

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11:  Dylan Hartley of England lifts the The Calcutta cup with his England team mates after the RBS Six Nations match between Englan

England have equalled New Zealand's tier-one record for successive victories after their Six Nations success over Scotland on Saturday.

The 61-21 triumph at Twickenham means England have won 18 successive Test matches, and Eddie Jones' side can break the record with a Grand Slam-clinching win in Dublin next weekend.

We look back at England's spectacular winning streak...

1. England 60-3 Uruguay: Rugby World Cup, Oct 10 2015, Manchester City Stadium

England wing Jack Nowell scores their sixth try against Uruguay
Image: Jack Nowell scored a hat-trick as England exited their own World Cup at the pool stages

A meaningless rout of Uruguay was the final act of Stuart Lancaster's regime, England having already been knocked out of their own World Cup.

2. Scotland 9-15 England: Six Nations, Feb 6 2016, Murrayfield

England captain Dylan Hartley and his team pose with the Calcutta Cup following their victory over Scotland at Murrayfield during the RBS Six Nations
Image: England pose with the Calcutta Cup

George Kruis and Jack Nowell crossed either side of half-time as the Eddie Jones era was launched with a victory founded on a strong second-half performance in Edinburgh.

3. Italy 9-40 England: Six Nations, Feb 14 2016, Stadio Olimpico

England centre Jonathan Joseph scores his second of three tries against Italy
Image: Jonathan Joseph scores his second of three tries against Italy

The "good hiding" of Italy demanded by Jones was duly delivered with Jonathan Joseph plundering a hat-trick of tries.

4. England 21-10 Ireland: Six Nations, Feb 27 2016, Twickenham

Anthony Watson takes on Andrew Trimble
Image: Anthony Watson scored a second-half try against Ireland

England began healing their World Cup wounds by dispatching Six Nations title rivals, Ireland, in their first match at Twickenham since being pummelled by Australia.

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5. England 25-21 Wales: Six Nations, Mar 12 2016, Twickenham

Maro Itoje of England goes past Alex Cuthbert of Wales during the RBS Six Nations
Image: Maro Itoje bursts past Alex Cuthbert

The Grand Slam started to become a reality, but England were forced to survive a dramatic late fightback by Wales having led 19-0 and 25-7.

6. France 21-31 England: Six Nations, Mar 19 2016, Stade de France

Dylan Hartley of England lifts the RBS Six Nations trophy after England won the Grand Slam
Image: Dylan Hartley lifts the Six Nations trophy

England completed their first Grand Slam since 2003, but a tense victory was arguably their worst performance of the campaign.

7. England 27-13 Wales: Test match, May 29 2016, Twickenham

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Highlights of England's 27-13 win over Wales at Twickenham

This time, Wales launched an early onslaught only to fade in the money-spinning fixture that at least provided England with a warm-up for their tour to Australia.

8. Australia 28-39 England: Test match, Jun 11 2016, Suncorp Stadium

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Highlights of England's 39-28 win over Australia in the first Test

England were overrun during an early onslaught by the Wallabies, but responded magnificently with Joseph, Marland Yarde and Nowell crossing.

9. Australia 7-23 England: Test match, Jun 18 2016, AAMI Park

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Highlights from Melbourne as England defeated Australia to claim an historic series victory

A first series triumph in the southern hemisphere was delivered after England's defensive heroics held out Australia's relentless second-half attacks.

10. Australia 40-44 England: Test match, Jun 25 2016, Allianz Stadium

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A look back at how England made history by claiming a series sweep against the Wallabies

In whitewashing the Wallabies, England delivered possibly their finest display under Jones as they concluded an exhausting season with a thrilling victory.

11. England 37-21 South Africa: Test match, Nov 12 2016, Twickenham

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Highlights of England's opening Autumn International against South Africa

A first win over South Africa since 2006 opened the autumn in spectacular fashion, but the Springboks were a pale shadow of their former selves.

12. England 58-15 Fiji: Test match, Nov 19 2016, Twickenham

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Highlights of England's Autumn International clash against Fiji

Nine tries were amassed with Joseph, Semesa Rokoduguni and Joe Launchbury crossing twice, but England's defence was fragile.

13. England 27-14 Argentina: Test match, Nov 26 2016, Twickenham

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Highlights of England's Autumn International clash against Argentina

Elliot Daly was sent off in the fifth minute as England built a 16-0 lead, survived a Pumas fightback, and then finished as the more dangerous team.

14. England 37-21 Australia: Test match, Dec 3 2016, Twickenham

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Highlights of England's win over Australia at Twickenham

A 14th Test victory, matching England's previous record, was earned as an alarming early start eventually subsided with an opportunist try from Joseph being the turning point.

15. England 19-16 France: Six Nations, Feb 4 2017, Twickenham

James Haskell leaves the pitch after England's Six Nations win over France
Image: A relieved James Haskell after England's win over France

It took the arrival of the cavalry from the bench to break French resistance, Ben Te'o producing strong carries before picking a clever line for the decisive score.

16. Wales 16-21 England: Six Nations, Feb 11 2017, Principality Stadium

England's Elliot Daly scores their second try the RBS 6 Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Image: Elliot Daly scores England's late winner in Cardiff

The most exciting win of Jones' reign saw England snatch victory through a dramatic late try from Daly, engineered by George Ford and Owen Farrell.

17. England 36-15 Italy: Six Nations, Feb 26 2017, Twickenham

George Ford also wants World Rugby to act
Image: Italy's breakdown tactics flummoxed England before they eventually pulled clear

Italy's refusal to form rucks confused England, who trailed 10-5 at half-time before powering clear in the final 10 minutes with Nowell crossing twice.

18. England 61-21 Scotland: Six Nations, March 11 2017, Twickenham

Jonathan Joseph is congratulated by Jack Nowell after scoring his second try against Scotland
Image: Jonathan Joseph crossed for three of England's seven tries at Twickenham

Scotland were blown away by England in the latest edition of the Calcutta Cup, with Joseph registering his second hat-trick in under Jones as England clinched back-to-back Six Nations titles.

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