England’s 26-25 victory over France bathes Fin Smith in a glorious light as Marcus Smith struggles in the No 15 role

The Harlequins playmaker was taken off duties from the tee after a couple of misses against France but will re-assume duties ahead of Fin Smith

Smith wastefully skewed a conversion and a penalty during a 10-minute spell in the second half against France.

Marcus Smith will kick for goal against Scotland despite a pair of misses in the second half of England’s 26-25 victory over France.

Marcus Smith has been given a vote of confidence by Steve Borthwick and will kick for England against Scotland. Smith, who is retained at full-back for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash, was stripped of his goalkicking duties in the 26-25 win over France after two glaring misses.