England have now travelled north from Dunedin to Auckland as they prepare for the second Test.
While Borthwick’s side will be encouraged by large parts of Saturday’s opener, the concern is they have missed a big opportunity to win a Test in New Zealand for the first time in over two decades.
Not only are the All Blacks likely to be improved next week, but the hosts’ record at Eden Park is formidable, with no team victorious at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby since France in 1994.
“We go into every game aiming to win the game,” added a defiant Borthwick.
“You never heard anyone in an England team saying now or never.
“We take care of our very next day, make sure we move forward every day, and that’s what we will do next week.”
Meanwhile, New Zealand boss Scott Robertson expects his side to be more attuned to the demands of international rugby after their first hit-out of the season.
“We will be Test match aware,” Robertson said on Sunday.
“We have got to refine a few things. Our job as coaches is to make sure we simplify things to make everyone think fast and act fast, and that’s when we are at our best.
“We have just got to get better. And Eden Park, we have to keep making it special.”
Robertson also expects England fly-half Marcus Smith to bounce back from his experiences in the first Test.
Smith showed his attacking prowess when setting up England’s second try, but missed a couple of crucial kicks from the tee.
“History shows [the value of] time on field, learning on your feet and learning a couple of lessons,” Robertson said.
“Marcus is a hell of a player. He will be better for last night.”
