Wilkinson, whose drop goal won the 2003 final against Australia in Sydney, struck five minutes from time after France's replacement hooker Dimitri Szarzewski high-tackled Jason Robinson.Geordie Jonny Does It Again!
Wilkinson, whose drop goal won the 2003 final against Australia in Sydney, struck five minutes from time after France's replacement hooker Dimitri Szarzewski high-tackled Jason Robinson.He then followed his penalty with a trademark nerveless drop goal - and France were sunk.
The victory continues England's remarkable transformation from a team that looked down and out only four weeks ago.
The mental strength that underpinned victories over Samoa, Tonga and Australia once again surfaced.
England march on to the final in which they will face South Africa or Argentina at Stade de France next Saturday.