England vs USA live: Dominant Red Roses produce trademark thrashing in Women’s World Cup opener

A dominant England showing and a sizeable scoreline - it was the same old Red Roses in Sunderland as the World Cup got underway.

“Amazing. As the game went, we progressed. Lots to take into next week but to play in front of such a crowd... I can’t wait for the next one to start.

“It’s a long tournament. We’ll find out whether [other teams can cope with our power]. We’re going to keep getting better and stronger but this was a good one to start on as we found a way.

“It’s been amazing. It’s been the past three years that we’ve looked forward to this. The crowd and the atmosphere set a standard. As the games progress, we’re going to get better, too. We need to just keep focus.”

"We built into the first half. We challenged the girls to lift their intensity in the second half and we got a good balance between forwards and backs.

"We are human. It's a home tournament and I am just happy we have started and the girls have experienced an amazing crowd at home.

"There is so much more growth left in us. The Red Roses are eager to get better and it's almost pre-season for us. We have to get better as well."

"England are in that top position for a reason, they made a few mistakes which we capitalised, we stole a few line-outs, we took a few balls and I am proud of that.

"Every inch you can take off a team like that, you know you can do it against another team."

"I passed Jess [Breach] a few, she will thank me later as she has passed me a few before.

"It's a full team effort. Hannah Botterman has had a few things to say, she has been in the front row bashing it up through the middle.

"I wouldn't be able to do it, they [the forwards] do a super job."

“I’m sure there were a lot of emotions. Through the week it suddenly built: understanding there was a record crowd, the atmosphere, it could have become overwhelming. But it’s ok to live in that emotion. But what an event. A bit scrappy in the first half but let’s keep it going for next week.

“We’ve had great experiences with home crowds in the past but to be at a home World Cup, a big event, the crowd were incredible, so loud, I’ll have to start lip-reading at this rate!

“The key to a successful team is platform and our forwards provided that, to allow us to express ourselves. Without that, we wouldn’t be the team that we are.

“It’s a privilege to be able to play rugby in the north of England. That’s so important.”

England full-back Ellie Kildunne, who was named player of the match, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think the fans made a statement. We had a lot to learn from this game, but the fans made it special."

"It's pretty special, again thank you to everyone that has come, having rugby in the north is special."

England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi, speaking on the BBC:

"I was impressed by England. It wasn't going to be the perfect game in their first game but it's about building momentum.

"There are things they need to work on but they will only get better. They should be proud of their performance."

New Zealand World Cup winner Ruby Tui, speaking on the BBC:

"I thought England's start wasn't very good, they were rattled. As such a world-class outfit, they won't be happy with that. It was shaky."