England Sevens have secured Team GB's berth at the Olympic Games after, aptly, beating 2016 hosts Brazil at Twickenham.
Simon Amor's side romped to victory over Brazil in their opening fixture of the final Sevens World Series round in London on Saturday.
England put Brazil to the sword, finishing with a 56-7 victory and eight tries in front of a vociferous home crowd to guarantee a fourth-place finish in the World Series overall standings and claim the final automatic spot on offer for Olympic qualification.
The hosts then scored a further six tries as they demolished Kenya 40-0 in their second match of the afternoon. England play rivals Scotland in their final Pool C game later on Saturday.
Head coach Amor told England Rugby's official website: "I am so proud of the boys. They have worked so hard this year and there have been some real challenges but they have kept their mental focus and managed all the expectations.
"We have had a few rocky bumps along the way but the work ethic from the team and leadership from Tom Mitchell has been great. I am so proud of them.
"This is a very special and exciting group. I am excited about what this group can do in the future. I have to say the atmosphere here at the London Sevens is incredible as well."
Fiji, South Africa and New Zealand had already secured the top three qualification spots for Rio 2016.
England, who are fourth in the overall standings, saw their unbeaten start ended in their evening match as they were upset 22-19 by Scotland, who preserved their own 100 percent record at Twickenham.
Scotland finished top of Pool C and will face Australia in the last eight on Sunday, while England take on New Zealand.
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