The England forward pack's performance in their Rugby World Cup opener against the United States was nothing short of spectacular. With a staggering 69-7 victory, the Red Roses demonstrated why they are considered one of the most formidable teams in the tournament.

Dominant Scrum and Forward Play Six of England's 11 tries came from their forwards, with the scrum dominating throughout the game. Head coach John Mitchell praised flanker Sadia Kabeya's 'outstanding' performance but emphasized that the front eight still have more to offer.

Ruby Tui's Insight New Zealand World Cup winner Ruby Tui described the potential of England's forward pack as 'scary.' She noted, 'What stood out for me is that Mitchell said there is so much left in that tank. I believe that. There is so much more that the Red Roses forward pack can give.'

Second Half Surge After a nervy start, England found their rhythm in the second half, scoring seven tries. World player of the year Ellie Kildunne was in sparkling form, and the USA struggled to maintain their physical standards. Tui added, 'The second half was the England show. They lit up the Stadium of Light.'

Mitchell's Expectations Despite the convincing win, Mitchell is not entirely satisfied. Former England captain Maggie Alphonsi sensed some frustration from the coach, who will rotate his squad for the next game against Samoa to ensure everyone gets playing time.

Looking Ahead England, on a 28-game winning streak, last became world champions in 2014. With their forward pack's potential yet to be fully unleashed, the Red Roses are poised to make a deep run in this World Cup.

Key Stats

• Tries: 11 (6 from forwards)
• Attendance: 42,723 (highest in Women's Rugby World Cup history)
• Winning Streak: 28 games