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After England coach Eddie Jones questioned their Test credentials ahead of the Six Nations clash, France let their rugby do the talking.
Captain Owen Farrell said there were no excuses for England after they were beaten by France in Paris.
Charles Ollivon led from the front with a double in his first game as captain as France beat England at the start of a new dawn.
France produced a dazzling opening 40 minutes to lead England 17-0 in Paris, Vincent Rattez and Charles Ollivon both scoring tries.
Forget talk of salary caps and World Cup hangovers, England need to deliver as title favourites in this year's Six Nations.
With Anthony Watson failing to overcome a calf problem, George Furbank has been handed a starting spot for England against France.
England and Scotland are the only sides without a new head coach for the 2020 edition of the Six Nations.
The Six Nations returns this weekend, with defending champions Wales hosting Italy, England facing France and Ireland taking on Scotland.
Fabien Galthie has handed starts to uncapped France duo Anthony Bouthier and Mohamed Haouas for the blockbuster clash with England.
England boss Eddie Jones is set to be without Luke Cowan-Dickie for the opening weekend of the new Six Nations campaign.
England captain Owen Farrell had the chance to confirm he would stay with crisis-hit Saracens, but instead he said talks were "ongoing".
France captain Charles Ollivon does not believe Saracens' impending relegation from the Premiership will have any impact on England.
Leicester Tigers have moved Geordan Murphy to a director of rugby role, with Steve Borthwick joining as head coach.
England are not about to hide from the Saracens saga, according to Eddie Jones.
Exeter Chiefs have announced Jack Nowell was overlooked by England for the Six Nations because he requires an ankle operation.
Ahead of the start of their Six Nations campaign, England have named a 34-man squad which does not include Jack Nowell.
