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England became the first team in the history of the Five Nations to top the half century and equalled the 60 they scored against Japan in 1987 and Canada in 1993.
Wales had rocked England with two early tries before Clive Woodward's side hit back with an amazing 10-minute blitz before half-time when they ran in four tries to race into a 34-12 interval lead.
England scored eight tries in total and fly-half Paul Grayson kicked nine out of 10 attempts at goal as they registered their highest-ever score in the Five Nations.
David Rees (2), Neil Back, Kyran Bracken, Lawrence Dallaglio, Austin Healey, Will Greenwood and substitute Matt Dawson were England's try scorers while fly-half Grayson kicked two penalties and seven conversions.
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In reply, Wales scored tries through centre Allan Bateman (2), winger Gareth Thomas and Scott Gibbs, while Neil Jenkins landed three conversions.
The match gave Clive Woodward and Dallaglio their first wins in their respective positions of coach and captain.
Woodward said: "We're still shocked from the French game and these past two weeks have shown me how quickly things can turn.
"I actually feel sorry for (Welsh coach) Kevin Bowring, I know how he feels after what I went through after Paris. But it was pleasing - there were a lot of very proud people out there."
Dallaglio said: "We didn't panic when we went behind. We worked extremely hard. Everyone was writing us off ... we play better when people write us off."
Wales had come into the match full of optimism and after their speedy backline had put Alan Bateman in twice must have had high hopes. But the former rugby league man said: "The floodgates opened and we just couldn't hold them."
Double-try scorer Rees said: "We have had a lot of stick over the last couple of weeks so we are delighted to win."
Former England skipper Bill Beaumont said "As an Englishman it's 80 minutes I won't forget."
England were a different outfit from the demoralised team in Paris, having beaten Wales five times in succession for the first time since 1882 and having ended a seven-match winless run.
England now look certain for yet another triple crown, while the crowd witnessed more points than in any previous Five Nations game.
The 70,000 lucky enough to be at Twickenham would no doubt agree.
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