Ashton was one of three players to score a first-half try, along with Billy Twelvetrees and Joe Launchbury, as England ran riot. Ben Morgan touched down late on.
The Saracens winger looked set for the axe in the build-up to the game following last week’s unimpressive showing against Australia.
After scoring only twice in his previous 17 England appearances, he earned a reprieve when Christian Wade damaged a hamstring in training.
Coach Stuart Lancaster, who has seen his England side win nine of their last 10 games, was ready to give London Wasps ace Wade his chance.
Article source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/cardiff-blues-bid-keep-lions-4887041
Chris Ashton bags glory for England after dodging Stuart Lancaster"s axe
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