England beat USA 134-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Last week, player Rob Hawkins said England "were not playing to our standards" in their opening 98-18 win over Wales and rated the team five out of 10.

Asked how he would rate England's showing against the USA, Billington told Premier Sports: "At least a seven. All week, we have been banging on about playing the way we want to play, and the boys really stuck to their principles.

"I'm over the moon for the guys to put on such senior performances."

Finlay O'Neill was named player of the match as he recorded 38 points, with two tries and 15 conversions.