Have England turned a corner?

Away from all the aggro of the will they won't they situation enrolling in South Africa, a different set of home internationals has just done the unthinkable down under.

A 21-20 victory for Martin Johnson's Rugby Union side could've saved the ex Leicester Tiger from the axe, with a first win in Australia since the remarkable World Cup Triumph seven years ago providing a nation with fresh promise.

This first win over Tri-Nation opposition since the 2007 World Cup, highlighted a number of things that both pundits and fans alike have been calling for for a long time.

Ben Foden is a natural full back, and after barely featuring it is refreshing to now see him becoming something of a regular in the national set up.

His out put is integral to any potential future success, with his running game being the strong point for the Northampton Saint.

However it was his team mate Chris Ashton and Ben Youngs who were the stand out performers on Saturday.

There is one common element among these names, young fresh talent emerging that is finally being given a chance to shine.

Both Ashton and Youngs grabbed a try a piece, with the wily nous showed by Youngs showing that he could be a main player for years to come.

It is Ashton though that should get the appetite going.

Last seasons top try scorer by a long margin should have featured earlier for the national side, and should have been given more of a chance during the Six Nations.

It is good to know that in Johnson, we have a man who isn't prepared to change things if he's done it wrong the first time.

Maybe something a certain Mr. Capello should take note of.

The mix between youth and experience in the side is perfect, and it is a situation that all players involved could learn from and prosper.

The domination of the pack continued from the first game, but after seeing that sheer physical power won't win games alone England mixed it up.

The Aussie threat was taken down a notch if not entirely stopped, with some of their running skill on show in the first game switching sides.

With that blend of power and pace they came back to level the series 1-1.

Let's all pray that it isn't another false dawn served up from an English national side.