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Farrell: We have five cup finals
England take on Italy this afternoon in a must-win match

Andy Farrell demanded England rise to the second of their five cup finals when they face Italy at Twickenham today.

Farrell believes the 21-16 victory over Wales last weekend has generated a “feel-good factor” and the Red Rose have since been installed as new favourites to win a first Six Nations title under Stuart Lancaster.

Success against Italy will set-up a mouth-watering showdown against Ireland in Dublin on March 1 and Farrell has urged England to continue building momentum in their pursuit of silverware.

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