Some of the best images from England’s 2003 World Cup triumph

England take on South Africa in the World Cup final on Saturday morning.

The Red Roses last won the showpiece in 2003 when a Jonny Wilkinson drop goal secured a 20-17 victory over Australia in extra-time.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the best images from that battle.

Lawrence Dallaglio looks for a way through the Australia defence
Lawrence Dallaglio looks for a way through the Australia defence
Jason Robinson's try just before half-time gives England a 14-5 lead
Jason Robinson's try just before half-time gives England a 14-5 lead
Wilkinson struggles to break through
Wilkinson struggles to break through
Matt Dawson tries the offload
Matt Dawson tries the offload
Australia fight back to take the game into extra time
Australia fight back to take the game into extra time
With the score at 17-17, Wilkinson wins the game with his famous drop goal
With the score at 17-17, Wilkinson wins the game with his famous drop goal
He connects cleanly...
He connects cleanly...
And watches as it sails through the posts
And watches as it sails through the posts
Ben Kay celebrates at the final whistle
Ben Kay celebrates at the final whistle
England captain Martin Johnson lifts the Webb Ellis Cup
England captain Martin Johnson lifts the Webb Ellis Cup
England revel in their triumph
England revel in their triumph
Wilkinson cannot believe it as he collects his medal
Wilkinson cannot believe it as he collects his medal
Head coach Clive Woodward masterminded England's triumph
Head coach Clive Woodward masterminded England's triumph
Wilkinson salutes the crowd
Wilkinson salutes the crowd
England's bus is mobbed by fans at Heathrow Airport
England's bus is mobbed by fans at Heathrow Airport

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