England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson.

Wilkinson, playing his first Test since March last year, kicked two penalties and a drop-goal and was at his ferocious best in defence.

But Martin Johnson's side lacked imagination and were undone by tries from Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper, with Australia showing far greater purpose in attack.