Owen Farrell kicked a penalty to break Jonny Wilkinson's England points record of 1 179 in the Rugby World Cup game against Samoa on Saturday.

Farrell, 32, made his historic contribution to take his tally to 1 181 in the first half of England's final Pool D match at the tournament with their place in the quarterfinals already guaranteed.

Saracens playmaker Farrell celebrated his 109th England appearance by surpassing 2003 World Cup winner Wilkinson's test haul.

Wilkinson took 91 appearances to reach the landmark before retiring from test rugby in 2011.

Farrell still trails Wilkinson's overall test record of 1 246 with the former flyhalf having reached that tally with his contributions for the British and Irish Lions.

Farrell is on 1 215 for his country and the Lions, and could surpass Wilkinson during the current World Cup.

Ex-New Zealand outside-half Dan Carter holds the world record of 1,598.

ENGLAND'S TOP FIVE POINTS SCORERS:

1 181 Owen Farrell

1 179 Jonny Wilkinson

400 Paul Grayson

396 Rob Andrew

365 George Ford