Ford urges England to seize the day at Allianz

GEORGE Ford insists Maro Itoje's England are determined to seize their place in the nation's rugby history by ending the long wait for victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.

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It is 13 years and five Tests since the All Blacks were last toppled at Twickenham with that Manu Tuilagi-inspired 38-21 rout still recalled with awe.

England go into the 47th meeting between the rivals as marginal favourites with most bookmakers as a result of their nine-match winning run and the perception that New Zealand are vulnerable.

And they will be stirred by a call to arms from veteran hooker Jamie George demanding they deliver only the ninth victory over the All Blacks in their 120-year rivalry.

"It's a long time ago, isn't it? It makes me feel old!" said playmaker Ford, who has edged Fin Smith for fly-half duties in the main event of the autumn.