England prop Joe Marler has claimed that the team is "definitely" improving following their win over Wales in the Six Nations.

The English got their campaign off to a triumphant start last weekend with a 21-16 victory against their rivals in Cardiff.

Despite admitting that there are still plenty of areas to work on, Marler believes that he and his teammates are constantly evolving.

"It definitely feels as if we are a team that is evolving and sorting out problems on the pitch," he is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.

"Beating Wales like that has raised confidence levels because it was a great performance. It was a good result but there's still plenty to work on.

"To go 10-0 down wasn't in the plan and there are areas to tweak, disciplinary areas which we managed to sort out in the game, but we don't want to put ourselves in that position again."

England are back in action on Saturday when they welcome Italy to Twickenham Stadium.