Lightning disrupts England's electric display over USA
The match at Audi Field experienced two lengthy delays due to lightning, causing an hour-long initial delay and a 40-minute mid-game stoppage.
England scored six tries through Curtis Langdon, Luke Northmore, Cadan Murley, Jack van Poortvliet, Harry Randall, and Gabriel Oghre.
George Ford contributed four conversions, with debutant Charlie Atkinson adding one, in a dominant display.
The United States scored a consolation try in the final seconds through Shilo Klein, but have never beaten England in eight attempts.
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