England look to halt a run of five consecutive defeats in their first Autumn test against New Zealand at Twickenham
But New Zealand are off to a flyer - two Dan Carter penalties and Aaron Mauger's converted try open up a 13-0 lead
Jamie Noon, who had an earlier try chalked off by the video ref, reduces the arrears after Anthony Allen's break
But Carter kicks a monster penalty and Joe Rokocoko intercepts Allen's expanisve pass to score
And there is still time for Rokocoko to break again and set up prop Carl Hayman as the All Blacks lead 28-5 at half-time
Ben Cohen dives over in the corner after the restart to lift England hopes - Charlie Hodgson adds the extras
The home side's joy is short-lived though as Carter breezes past Allen to saunter in under the posts and make it 12-35
England refuse to give in though and Shaun Perry sprints the length of the field after charging Mauger's kick to touch down
But Carter takes his personal tally to 26 points with two more penalties as the All Blacks cruise to a 41-20 win
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