Rugby Union - Autumn Nations Cup - England v France - Twickenham, London, Britain - December 6, 2020 England's Owen Farrell wearing his medal as England celebrate winning the Autumn Nations Cup Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
LONDON (Reuters) - Owen Farrell said he never doubted himself as he lined up the sudden-death penalty that won the Autumn Nations Cup for England on Sunday, despite missing four kicks earlier in the match, including one 80 seconds into the "golden points" period.
With six minutes left until a penalty shootout, Farrell duly slotted the tricky kick from wide left to secure the 22-19 victory that brought England the title and finally quelled an inspired challenge from a desperately inexperienced French side.
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