FORMER Woodrush youngster Matthew Cox turned in an impressive display for England's u18s Home Unions Tournament team in their 22-15 defeat by Loughborough Freshers.

England opened up a 10-0 interval lead before flanker Cox, a member of the Worcester Warriors Academy, won the line-out that led to England's third try early in the second half.

England take on Ireland in their opening game of the competition on April 15.