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Marcus Smith: England defeat by New Zealand not all down to George Ford

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England fly-half Marcus Smith says George Ford's missed kicks were not entirely his fault.

Smith scored 17 points and set up England 's only try before being replaced in the final quarter .

Ford was handed opportunities to swing the match back England 's way but could not find the clinical kicks required as New Zealand won 24-22 .

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English

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