England Women secured a second consecutive bonus-point victory in the Women's Six Nations when they overcame Italy 29-15 at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
A hat-trick of tries from Vicky Fleetwood ensured England made it three from three despite going down to 13 players in the second half.
England saw off a determined Italian side who were first off the mark with Sofia Stefan scoring after four minutes. Despite a nervous start, England regained controlled with Kay Wilson crossing on the wing with Emily Scarratt converting to put England ahead.
A break from Alex Matthews gave Amy Wilson Hardy her fourth try of the tournament to quickly follow up before a driving maul provided Fleetwood with her first in the 25th minute.
A second England maul from 10 metres out was again too strong for Italy with Fleetwood's second try converted by Scarratt to make the scores 24-5 at half time.
Five minutes after the break the Saracens hooker scored her third from another catch and drive with the Italy pack struggling to contain England's rolling maul. It was the first hat-trick for a front row in the history of the Women's Six Nations.
Italy had their second try after 56 minutes when captain Sara Barattin pounced on Manuela Furlan's kick through before Aylesford Bulls full back scored her own eight minutes from time.
England ended the match with 14 players after replacement Katy Mclean was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle, and they were reduced to 13 players in the 68th minute when Poppy Cleall was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle.