Shortly afterwards, Wasps full-back Mark Van Gisbergen missed a straightforward penalty and it looked as if the European Champions were going to suffer a defeat to their Welsh opponents.

BBC: Dragons 3-3 Wasps

For England to suffer a shock defeat, Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni believes his team-mates have to take the attack to the hosts.

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Ponting's team lost the final Test at The Oval on Sunday to suffer a 2-1 series defeat.

BBC: Ponting determined to bounce back

The Council's viewpoint was supported by the conservative group, whose budget spokesman Lajos Bokros said the European Parliament would suffer a "humiliating defeat in negotiations" if it continued to pursue its proposed increase.

BBC: MEPs insist on above-inflation budget increase