Head coach Gregor Townsend picked Cameron Redpath to make his debut for the Scots in the Calcutta Cup clash – played behind closed doors against Eddie Jones’ side – and the debutante's impressive first showing was backed by several impressive performers in the Calcutta Cup winning side.
Duhan van der Merwe scored the visitors’ only try but Finn Russell, Matt Fagerson and captain Stuart Hogg were equally important to the win, which sets Scotland up nicely in the Six Nations section, and Wales are up next.
First though, the players and staff will celebrate making history for the first time in almost four decades.
Here’s how Gregor Townsend’s team rated in the memorable win...
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1. Rory Sutherland - 8
The big Hawick prop gave England a torrid time at the scrum. Photo: Brendan Moran - SNS Group
2. George Turner - 8
His first appearance in the Six Nations but the Glasgow hooker was dangerous in the loose and accurate with his throwing in. Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Zander Fagerson - 8
Won the front-row battle with Sutherland as the English scrum was unable deal with their strength and nous. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU
4. Scott Cummings - 8
The rangy lock rampaged around the Twickenham turf like it was his back garden. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group / SRU