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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13. Chris Harris - 8
Offered defensive ballast to allow Russell and Redpath to work their magic. Photo: Brendan Moran - SNS Group
14. Sean Maitland - 8
Mature showing from the Saracens winger who always seems to raise to the occasion against England. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
15. Stuart Hogg - 10
The captain was a real leader as he emulated Jim Aitken becoming the first Scotland skipper to win at Twickenham since 1983. Man of the match. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
16. Scotland - Calcutta Cup winners 2021
(Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS