 Tindall won his 50th England cap against Scotland |
England's Mike Tindall says the team's wealth of the experience helps them to adapt their style of play during games. Tindall, Martin Corry and Phil Vickery won their 50th caps in the Six Nations win over Scotland and are set to face Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.
"We've so many senior players the team almost runs itself. We know when things are wrong and make changes," he said.
"We put pressure on ourselves without pressure from the coaches, that's what we expect of every player who plays."
The 42-20 Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham ensured a winning start for new coach Brian Ashton.
Gloucester centre Tindall said that although it is too early to get carried away, the signs from the win over Scotland were encouraging.
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"I've always believed we've got the players to play great rugby," he told BBC Sport.
"After a run of bad run of games you lose your confidence so it becomes just about getting a win rather than expressing yourself, so that makes it harder as you take easy options."
"The good thing from our point of view is that we didn't take our feet off the pedals.
"We were disappointed we let them in at the end but went straight back down and started attacking.
"To keep attacking and challenging and having a go from your own 22, that's what we want to get back to, that's what Brian is all about.
"Challenging yourself and living on the edge of your abililty - that's how you win games."
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