Scottish rugby coach announced his departure immediately after….
Scotland were leading 38-31 heading into the dying stages of the game after sparking a remarkable comeback.
The Scots at one point were 31-0 down against England as their hosts ran riot at Twickenham.
But a stunning second-half performance looked to have won Scotland the game when Sam Johnson crossed over for a try with just minutes remaining.
It appeared as though Scotland would hold on for a famous win until three minutes past the 80, when George Ford crossed over and converted for a late leveller.
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Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend looks furious (Image: ITV)
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Gregor Townsend watches on as George Ford converts (Image: ITV)
And Scotland coach Townsend looked devastated in the stands.
As these images from the ITV coverage of the game show, Townsend grimaced and shook his head as England scored the vital points.
After the match Scotland fly-half Finn Russell said: “I’m gutted.
“At half-time everyone would have written Scotland off.
“For us to come out and have a second half like that shows the character the boys have.
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