DEFEATED England coach Stuart Lancaster tried to rally his side ahead of next weekend's do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash against Australia after the shattering 'Pool of Death' loss to Wales at Twickenham. 
England, roared on by the bulk of a crowd of over 81,000, twice led by 10 points yet ended up losing 28-25 with Wales fly-half Dan Biggar kicking 23 points.
France lost two pool matches before reaching the 2011 World Cup final while, four years earlier, England was thrashed 36-0 by South Africa in the group stage only to reach the final, where it was again beaten by the Springboks.
But, realistically, England now has to beat two-time world champion Australia if it is to have any hope of avoiding an early exit.
"There is absolutely no doubt this is knockout rugby but teams in the past have lost pool games and gone on to the final," said Lancaster.
"I said to the boys everything now has to go into beating Australia," added the coach, who will now be under huge pressure himself - especially as Lancaster was handed a contract extension before the World Cup.
Owen Farrell, England's fly-half, kicked 20 points with Jonny   May's try giving the host the edge until Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies went over nine minutes from time for a converted effort that tied the score at 25-25.
England had a chance to level the match late but skipper Chris Robshaw opted for an attacking lineout in the hope of a matchwinning try only for Wales to defend the catch and drive.Meanwhile Lancaster, having taken the controversial decision to start rugby league convert Sam Burgess saw the Bath star perform well in midfield only to take him off late in the match when it seemed the team was still in need of his physical power in both attack and defence.