Will Joseph equals England try-scoring record with five-try haul against Japan

The Gloucester centre became only the fifth England player to cross the try line five times in a single Test, joining Douglas Lambert, Rory Underwood, Josh Lewsey and Henry Arundell. His achievement came four years after making his international debut as a teenage replacement against Australia.

Joseph's return follows a difficult period that included London Irish going out of business, an unsuccessful spell at Harlequins and losing hearing in his left ear following an autoimmune reaction.

However, his impressive performances for Gloucester earned him another opportunity, which he seized with outstanding pace and intelligent attacking play.

England established a 32-3 advantage inside 20 minutes before heading into the interval 49-10 ahead. Joseph opened his account early, with a TMO review confirming the legality of England's build-up.

Max Ojomoh subsequently played an important role in creating two further opportunities for the centre, who completed his five-try haul with an interception.

Japan's problems intensified when Harry Hockings received a 20-minute red card for striking Ellis Genge around the head. England capitalised by scoring four additional tries during the resulting powerplay.

Freddie Steward, Ben Earl, George Martin and replacement Greg Fisilau were among the other try-scorers, while Ojomoh impressed on his return to the England midfield.

George Ford organised the attack effectively but struggled with his goal-kicking, while Marcus Smith also crossed the line after replacing him. Northampton scrum-half Archie McParland completed the occasion by making his England debut.