England v Argentina LIVE - Ford scores hat-trick of drop goals as England respond to early Curry red card

And with that, we bid you goodnight. What a start to England's World Cup campaign.

You can read the full match report, player ratings and more here. See you again tomorrow for another busy day of pool stage action.

"It's always part of our plan, especially when the ball is a bit greasy like tonight," Ford said to ITV.

"We went a man down early on so we had to take as many points as possible when we had field position, and we managed to do that.

"The boys up front were incredible in giving us that field position, so all credit must go to them."

A superb start for England, who desperately needed a good start after their recent poor form.

They didn't get that, with Curry sent off after just three minutes, but the performance of his team-mates with 14 men - and particularly the instrumental Ford - ensured that they still had a night to remember.

A statement start from Borthwick's men in Pool D.

The Pumas finish with a flourish! Bruni barrels over the line and his try is converted to at least make the scoreboard look slightly better.

Argentina get a lineout 10 metres from the English line...but it's thrown long and England gather.

This has been a night to forget for the Pumas, who have been pretty dismal.

Another three points for Ford! What a performance, and it comes to an end here - Smith is on for the final few minutes.

This feels like it's fizzling out...but no, it's another penalty for England!

Ford should have this well in his range.

England have controlled this second half superbly, but it was Ford's drop goal magic that got the ball rolling before the break.

Finally a sign of life from the Pumas, as they barge their way towards the English try line, but just as they get there the ball is turned over and English arms are thrown up in celebration once more.

You guessed it...England penalty! Argentina's discipline has fallen off a cliff in this second half, as good as England have been.

It's another three points for Ford and this one is almost out of sight for the Pumas.

Some more England changes - Chessum and Mitchell off, Martin and Care on.

Another England penalty won on the deck! This time Earls comes up with the head pats and the ball. Argentina cannot deal with the English pack at the breakdown.

But this time the kick doesn't land, as Daly has a pop from long distance but can't hit the target.

This is falling apart fast for Argentina. Another England penalty at the breakdown, another converted Ford kick.

The English fly-half is not missing today!

Marler is on for Genge.

Ford nails his kick again and that is a VERY healthy lead for England. Some performance with 14 men, this.

Big roars as Tuilagi melts his opposite man in a tackle, but Argentina keep a hold of the ball.

They are failing to find much space around this ferocious English defence, though, and Itoje then wins a penalty at the breakdown to give Ford a chance to extend the lead further.

A few changes - Cole is off for Stuart in the English front row.

For Argentina, Kodela and Lavanini are replaced by Sclavi and Rubiolo.