Rugby Ford so proud of England after emphatic win over States

ENGLAND shrugged off two lengthy delays caused by lightning in Washington DC to end their summer tour with a comprehensive 40-5 victory over the United States.

- Phil BLANCHE

After beating Argentina 2-0 in South America, the third game of England's tour at Audi Field kicked off an hour late due to an electrical storm in the American capital.

Play was then halted near the half-hour mark, with both sets of players spending 40 minutes in the dressing room before the action resumed.

England eventually ran out comfortable winners with six tries shared by Curtis Langdon, Luke Northmore, Cadan Murley, Jack van Poortvliet and the Bristol pair of Harry Randall and Gabriel Oghre, who both came on in the second half.

George Ford added four conversions and Charlie Atkinson one in a dominant display in which Harlequins flanker Chandler Cunningham-South was outstanding.

"The boys have been unbelievable all tour. They deserve that tonight," said skipper Ford, who won his 102nd cap. "It is a proud moment for the families, so we will celebrate.