Itoje: “England has a long way to go” after successful November

England captain Maro Itoje expressed his enthusiasm for his team’s potential, although he emphasized that there is still a long way to go to achieve their goals. England’s victory over Argentina, with a score of 27-23, marked their eleventh consecutive win in test matches this year, solidifying an undefeated 2025 at home. Their last defeat dates back to the Six Nations in Dublin, against Ireland, in February. Since then, the team led by Steve Borthwick has achieved notable victories, including encounters against Scotland, France, New Zealand, and Australia, among others. The team’s depth has also been strengthened, as demonstrated by the outstanding performance of Max Ojomoh, who was named player of the match in his second test match. Itoje was satisfied with the autumn campaign, which included victories over the Wallabies, the All Blacks, Fiji and Argentina. However, he urged caution and avoided getting ahead of himself.

I’ve been part of the England team for several years and I’m as excited now as ever.

Maro Itoje

Itoje also highlighted the quality and depth of the team, as well as the progress in the way of playing. He acknowledged that there is still much work to be done, but emphasized the group’s enthusiasm for continuing to improve. The captain expressed his excitement for the team’s future, although he pointed out that they still have a long way to go to become the team they want to be. He emphasized that this is precisely the most exciting part of the process. Coach Borthwick agreed that the team has progressed both collectively and individually. Borthwick stated that the team is on the path of progress they had discussed, and reiterated that this is a journey. He highlighted the importance of experience in the team and the need to continue developing this aspect, something that the autumn series has allowed.