Former Scotland prop Peter Wright says Gregor Townsend's side cost themselves a fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup victory with their wastefulness at Twickenham. Finn Russell's missed conversion after Duhan van der Merwe's second try of the game ultimately cost the Scots in a 16-15 defeat,

While Scotland fans may feel aggrieved at the seven points Freeman’s “try” earned England, the hosts were playing under penalty advantage on the goal-line, so would have got the ball back even if the winger was ruled to have been held up over the line.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said he was proud of his team after Saturday's agonising 16-15 defeat by England at Twickenham ended a run of four straight victories against their hosts and all but killed off any thoughts of winning the Six Nations.