England take on Argentina in crucial World Cup match
England fans cheer in Tokyo as their heroes take half-time lead against Argentina who have man sent off for brutal tackle on captain Owen Farrell in crucial Rugby World Cup match
- England could qualify for the quarter finals with a win against Argentina after two wins in the group stage
- Argentina would be all but out of contention with another loss after a 23-21 defeat to France
- At the last World Cup in 2015, England became the first host team not to make the quarter finals
England have had an eventful first half in their pivotal Rugby World Cup game against Argentina in Japan, cheered on by thousands of English fans who have made the 6,000-mile journey.
After an early penalty by the Pumas, winger Jonny May scored a try which Owen Farrell then failed to convert.
Argentina then made things even harder for themselves after a high tackle by Tomas Lavanini on England’s fly-half and captain Farrell reduced the Pumas to 14 men.
Full back Elliot Daly then took advantage of the extra man by scoring a second England try before Ben Youngs added a third.
The only black spot on England’s half has been Farrell’s kicking after he failed to convert all four of England’s kicks.
England fans wear masks of Prince Philip, the Queen and Prince Harry at the Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Tokyo Stadium between England and Argentina
Argentina’s Tomas Lavanini takes an early bath after being shown a red card by referee Nigel Owens for a dangerous tackle on Owen Farrell
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot rung around the stadium as the thousands of England fans made their voices heard after travelling 6,000 miles for the tournament.
Eddie Jones’ England can secure a quarter finals spot with a third win after beating the US and Tonga.
Argentina would be all but out of contention with another loss after losing 23-21 to France in their opening game.
England missed out on the quarter finals at the last World Cup in 2015, becoming the first Rugby World Cup tournament host nation to fail to get out of the group stage.
Earlier today, Australia scored seven tries to wallop Uruguay 45-10, securing a bonus point win to go top of their group.
Supporters of Argentina don Puma masks ahead of the crucial match which could take England to the quarter finals
England’s Elliot Daly scores his side’s second try, taking advantage of the extra man after Argentina were reduce to 14
England fans dressed as crusaders are hoping to see their heroes secure a quarter final spot after two wins so far in Japan
England fans arrive at the stadium dressed head to toe in roses and England flags after making the 6,000-mile journey to the tournament
England fans wear Japanese-style kimonos with England flags as they cheer on their rugby heroes in Tokyo
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