Steve Borthwick’s side claimed a much-needed victory over Les Bleus following a last-minute triumph at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Elliot Daly touched down and Fin Smith kicked the conversion as the Red Rose snatched a 26-25 success to end the visitors’ Grand Slam hopes.
While there were plenty of errors, particularly from the French, which led to a number of scrums, it proved to be a thrilling Six Nations encounter.