Like a psychologist’s inkblot test, it was possible to look at England’s work, draw on different aspects and reach very different conclusions.

One might see a second win after the two hardest games in the pool, four tries in greasy conditions, the grinding down of an excellently-organised defence, partnerships growing, momentum building and key players like Tom Curry and Owen Farrell set to return and add further impetus.

“At the end of the day the players found a way and that was the important thing,” said head coach Steve Borthwick. “We are seeing growth now in our attack and I think we are going to see more growth in our attack.

“I believe I’ve got a group of players who know what it is to perform on the big stage.”