ROSES CAN FOLLOW OUR EURO CHAMPS

THE RED ROSES have been told to take a leaf out of the Lionesses' book as they prepare to confront the pressure of a home Rugby World Cup.

- BY NEIL SQUIRES

England v USA Friday, 7.30pm, Stadium of Light, Sunderland

England, who face the USA at Sunderland's Stadium of Light in their opening group game on Friday night, are the red-hot tournament favourites having won their past 27 matches.

But Nolli Waterman, try-scoring hero of the 2014 final - the last time England lifted the trophy - warns they will have to handle expectations, with potentially a sellout Twickenham finale.