Eddie Jones hailed his players’ Samurai spirit following a record-equalling victory over Australia that saw them storm into the World Cup semi-finals.

England’s 40-16 win against the Wallabies at Oita Stadium was secured by four tries, including a double for wing Jonny May on his 50th cap, and 20 points from captain Owen Farrell.

The dominant display underlined England’s pedigree as possible World Cup winners, though holders New Zealand await them in the semis next weekend.

Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika was non-committal about his future in the job after seeing England post an emphatic triumph.

“I am being honest, it’s a cruel world when you are being asked those questions two minutes after being knocked out of a World Cup,” he said.

“If you could find some compassion. Perhaps whatever your news outlet is, just think about people’s feelings, just chill.

“They (England) played very well, very well organised defensively. They have obviously got a certain way they play the game.

“An exit is an exit. It doesn’t matter if it’s a final or a quarter-final. The opponent is irrelevant.

“For all the carry on, we are just going out to compete – it’s painful either way.”