PARIS: England head coach Eddie Jones believes his side “will only get better” after they beat France to clinch a first Six Nations rugby grand slam title in 13 years.

Australian Jones, 56, replaced former boss Stuart Lancaster in November after England failed to reach the knockout stages of their home World Cup.

A 31-21 win over France in Paris on Saturday saw England win the Grand Slam for the first time since 2003.

Jones said: “It’s a great achievement and I always had confidence in them. I’m very proud of the boys. We were not at our best but we battled throughout and deserve the victory.

“The great thing is the best is ahead of us. We’re looking forward to [the summer tour of] Australia and we’re only going to get better.”

Jones brought in Dylan Hartley to replace Chris Robshaw as England captain and praised the efforts of both players, as well as other experienced members of his squad.

He added: “Dylan Hartley has been fantastic and he has done a very good job. Billy Vunipola, Mike Brown and Owen Farrell have done very well assisting him along with James Haskell and Chris Robshaw. That nucleus has been very strong.”

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