By Clive Lindsay BBC Sport at Murrayfield

Hines returned to the side because of Scott Murray's suspension

Scotland lock Nathan Hines admits he shed tears of joy before and after his side's surprise 18-12 win over England.

The Australian-born forward's eyes welled up with pride as he sang Flower of Scotland at Murrayfield on his return from international exile.

"It's always emotional, but especially so after not being involved for some time," said the second-half substitute.

"It was great to come back. The result was just the icing on the cake. I was just proud to be on the field."

Hines thought his international career was over after falling out with former national coach Matt Williams.

But after discussions with new boss Frank Hadden, the Perpignan player decided to make a comeback.

Hines says Hadden's leadership contrasts markedly with that of Williams.

The enormity of what we have achieved hasn't quite sunk in yet Nathan Hines

"The difference is like night and day," he said. "The guys are enjoying playing with one another and not being bogged down with plays.

"We have a structure and play to it. If it does not come off, so be it."

It came off spectacularly against England, leaving Scotland with a chance of becoming surprise winners of the Six Nations Championship.

"The enormity of what we have achieved hasn't quite sunk in yet," said Hines.

"But we can't look too far forward. We just have to think of beating the next team we play, which is Ireland.

"That's in two weeks, which gives the guys time to come back down to earth."

Fellow Australian native Dan Parks was doubly delighted, some critics having suggested he was not of international quality.

I would not have believed that we would have beaten France then England Dan Parks

"For me, it's like any other game, but for Scotland as a country it's obviously huge to beat England and I'm just happy to be part of it," said the Glasgow Warriors fly-half.

"If you think where we were a year ago, it's just such a good feeling.

"You go into every game thinking you can win, but I would not have believed that we would have beaten France then England. It just goes to show what belief and team confidence can do.

"Some of the hits Simon Taylor and Jason White put in were just fantastic.

"England have some big guys and they were just knocking them back, so it was really satisfying."

Parks contributed a drop goal that put Scotland ahead.

"I've had a few attempts from time to time and I took my time more on that one and it bounced right and went over, which was nice," he added.

"It's incredibly satisfying to beat England.