Scotland dominated almost every statistic but failed to convert several entries into the England 22 into points, and Wright was left frustrated by the loss to a team who he wasn't too impressed by. "Scotland lost that game, England didn't win it," he said on Sportsound. "England were awful - as an attacking force, really poor.

While Scotland fans may feel aggrieved at the seven points Freeman’s “try” earned England, the hosts were playing under penalty advantage on the goal-line, so would have got the ball back even if the winger was ruled to have been held up over the line.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said he was proud of his team after Saturday's agonising 16-15 defeat by England at Twickenham ended a run of four straight victories against their hosts and all but killed off any thoughts of winning the Six Nations.