ENGLAND

15 BEN FODEN Not too many chances to make his trademark counterattacking runs, but he took his try well before being substituted by Delon Armitage. 7

14 CHRIS ASHTON Celebrated the second try of his hat-trick with a swallow dive and revelled in England's fluid game. Showed a real hunger to get his hands on the ball. 8

13 MANU TUILAGI Tuilagi had lots of opportunities for bulldozing runs. A major hand in Foden's try and scored himself on the hour. Made life torrid for Romanians. 8

12 MIKE TINDALL Showed commitment by scrambling back to prevent a last-minute score and was excellent defensively, but the only back not on the score sheet. 6

11 MARK CUETO A hat-trick of tries in 12 minutes on his return is not a bad way to change the subject when asked about the try that never was in the 2007 final. 8

10 JONNY WILKINSON Ran the ball from deep when he could and erased the memories of display against Argentina, but disappointingly substituted at the break. 7

9 BEN YOUNGS Brilliant try and interchange with Tuilagi for a try from the kick-off after the break. The Leicester No9 was back to his sniping best. 8

1 ALEX CORBISIERO Solid display to suggest he can be Andrew Sheridan's permanent successor, but, worryingly, aggravated a calf injury in the second half. 7

2 STEVE THOMPSON He has now wrestled the hooker's starting place from Dylan Hartley. In a dominant display, showed his handling skills in Ashton's final try. 8

3 DAN COLEThe Leicester tighthead gave another commanding display in anchoring a solid scrum before being replaced by David Wilson after the break. 7

4 LOUIS DEACON The lock helped establish England's dominance in the set pieces and the suspended Courtney Lawes may struggle to regain his place. 7

5 TOM PALMER Palmer is regaining his Six Nations form and gave a tireless display in providing the platform for England's backs to cut loose. 8

6 TOM CROFT Strange perhaps to make him man of the match when hat-tricks were plundered but the only forward to score a try was outstanding. 9

7 LEWIS MOODY (capt) It would be heartening if England's captain could be allowed to complete a match. Committed as ever, though, in scrambling for any loose ball. 7

8 JAMES HASKELL His control at the base of the scrum was much improved and he worked tirelessly. He may keep the injured Nick Easter on the sidelines. 8

Replacements:

Mears (Thompson 50) Helped maintain England's dominance of the lineout 6

Wilson (Cole ht) Did well in an unaccustomed loosehead role 6

Shaw (Deacon 58) England's oldest ever World Cup player was his usual forceful self 6

Wood (Moody 61) Good lineout work 6

Wigglesworth (Youngs 61) Added extra zip 6

Flood (Wilkinson ht) Impressive second half to keep England on front foot 7

Armitage (Foden 51 ) Unlucky not to score a try and will push Foden for a starting spot 6

Referee: Romain Poite (Fr) Unobtrusive and even-handed, the Frenchman laid down the law with England early on and let the game flow 7

ROMANIA

15 Vlaicu 5 (Nicolae 71 4)

14 Ciuntu 5

13 Cazan 4 (Gal ht 4)

12 Dumitras 5

11 Apostol 3

10 Dumbrava 3

9 Sirbu 3 (Calafeteanu ht 3)

1 Nere 4

2 Zebega 4 (Tincu 51 5)

3 Florea 4 (Ion 61 4)

4 PopIrlan 5

5 Petre 5 (Macovei 51 4)

6 Burcea 5

7 Ratiu 4 (Ianus 59 4)

8 Tonita 4