THREE tries from Worcester wing Nicky Crawford helped England to a 50 - 6 victory over France in the Six Nations Championship at Northampton yesterday.

England's secured the Six Nations Championship crown with a thrilling victory over the European Champions.

France were never given the opportunity to get into the game, and tries from captain Paula George and Emily Feltham (2) gave England a 19-6 lead at half time.

They completely overpowered France in the second half with five further tries including Crawford's hat-trick.

Worcester captain and scrum half Joanne Yapp also started the match and Worcester hooker Nicola Goodwin gained her first senior international cap after coming on as a second half replacement.