Defeats still hurt Johnson

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

It was the same quality which Johnson said carried his side to a 26-12 victory over Scotland at Twickenham in their final game.

"The guys stuck in there. It got a bit nervous, but they kept their composure well," stated Johnson.

"There were opportunities we missed - there always will be - and it was strange to have all the possession and the territory and lose the penalty count two to one. They kept pegging us back," he added.

"We have scored 16 tries in the championship and it's a long time since we have scored that many.

"Overall we lost two away games to the teams playing for the championship by a combined nine points.

"We are there or thereabouts. We created opportunities all tournament, but we didn't have enough composure to win those games. That's what needs to improve, but it's getting better and the effort has been fantastic. I couldn't ask for anything more.

"We've been through big experiences in Cardiff and Dublin and it bodes well for the future. Quite a few guys have taken big steps and you always have an eye on the bigger picture, which is the World Cup. I think we're moving in the right direction."

Johnson added, however, that the fitness levels of some players need to be better to take on the likes of South Africa and New Zealand, who hammered England in the autumn.

"Our guys are fit, but you have to be fit enough to beat the best teams in the world. Some are there, but some now know what it takes. A lot of them have put themselves into real contention for the Lions, though."