"Big problem" - Four England players who FLOPPED against Argentina

 were far more critical, arguing those costly late moments nearly undid England's hard work. For all his effort, the closing stages left a sour taste.

Despite a fast start and periods of impressive attacking rugby, several players struggled to maintain their impact as Argentina fought back.

From costly discipline issues to underwhelming individual displays, these three England players failed to reach the standards expected in a tense and chaotic encounter.

Coming into the game with England under pressure, Pollock appeared to absorb the spotlight and shift the burden away from his teammates. His energy helped spark a revival, and he played an important role in lifting his side.

However, his performance was once again overshadowed by discipline concerns after he received his third yellow card in only a handful of Test appearances after 73 minutes. Following the brilliance of his hat-trick performance last week, this was a disappointing step backwards.

While Pollock brings plenty of value both on and off the pitch, there is a recurring sense that his aggression and intensity can sometimes spill over. It is an area that needs to be addressed before it becomes a defining concern.

Iyogun was unfortunate to receive a yellow card late in his debut, but the timing of the 76th-minute offence proved costly. His booking helped shift momentum towards Argentina and left England facing a nervous finish.

Discipline has been a recurring problem for England this year, and seeing a new player immediately become involved highlights a worrying pattern. Too often, England’s players have failed to manage key moments effectively.

While the blame cannot rest solely on Iyogun, the issue needs to be addressed quickly. Unfortunately for him, the severity of the scare his yellow card created means he is likely to attract much of the attention.

This may feel harsh on Spencer, but his introduction appeared to coincide with England losing all of their momentum after a strong performance from Jack van Poortvliet, who was replaced after 71 minutes.

Calling Spencer a failure would be unfair given his limited time on the pitch, and the circumstances, including two yellow cards, undoubtedly played a role. However, the contrast between England’s performance with Van Poortvliet and after Spencer’s arrival was noticeable.

The Bath scrum-half is still struggling to consistently translate his impressive club form onto the Test stage, which remains a concern.

Coles got through a huge amount of defensive work, but the defining moments of his afternoon came late.

The lock was brushed aside by Tomás Albornoz before, in the same phase, he was shown a yellow card as Argentina were awarded a penalty try. England suddenly found themselves down to 13 men and hanging on for victory.

While some outlets praised his work-rate, the Daily Mail and The Telegraph