By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -England ended their painful losing run with a stunning 26-25 Six Nations bonus-point victory over France at Twickenham on Saturday as Elliot Daly’s last-gasp try punished the French for a catalogue of handling errors.

England will be hoping to get back to winning ways on Saturday as they take on Six Nations favorites France in a tough week 2 game. The Red Rose kicked off its campaign in losing style after slipping to a 27-22 defeat against Ireland in Dublin last weekend.

Watch as England head coach Steve Borthwick says he is "delighted" after his side's last-gasp 26-25 Six Nations victory over France.

England captain Maro Itoje praised his team's ambition and bravery to play after Elliot Daly scored a last-gasp try to beat France 26-25 on Saturday, rescuing a Six Nations match that looked to have slipped away from them.

If the first half was entertaining, the second period was pulsating, with a real back-and-forth contest emerging. Penaud's try was cancelled out by Tommy Freeman's effort, before Fin Baxter put England within touching distance 10 minutes from time.

Replacement Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at Twickenham on Saturday, February 8.

Andrew Smith (third from left) is excited but nervous to see Fin (second left) make his first England start The father of a professional rugby player making his first international start has said he is "thrilled" by the news.

By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.