MYTH BUSTER

George warns England they can't sit back in awe of All Blacks' history

- ADAM HATHAWAY

JAMIE GEORGE warned England must play the men not the myth when they take on the All Blacks on Saturday in a match that will define their autumn.

This six-try victory over Fiji made it nine wins in a row for Steve Borthwick's side, but the real business starts this weekend at Twickenham.

England have an itch to scratch with New Zealand after losing three times to them last year, in Dunedin, Auckland and London by an aggregate total of 10 points. They have not beaten the three-time world champions at home since 20 minutes of Manu Tuilagi madness inspired the Red Roses to a 38-21 victory in 2012.

They missed a golden chance to end that run 12 months ago when George Ford's missed penalty and fluffed drop goal handed New Zealand a 24-22 win.

Hooker George insists England have to forget who they are playing if they are to get an eighth win in 48 against the Kiwis and a first since the 2019 World Cup semifinal.