Marcus Smith insists England can take comfort in the career trajectories of Usain Bolt and Dan Carter as they come to terms with another near-miss against New Zealand. George Ford, Smith’s ...

Thanks to Marcus Smith's versatility and Fin Smith ... Aviva Stadium Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT. Coverage ...

DAN BIGGAR: Let's be honest - Marcus isn't an international full back. What he is, is a world-class No 10 who is so good in certain areas that he has the ability to play 15 if needed.

England still had the chance to win it, though, and George Ford hit the post with a penalty before sliding a drop kick just wide in the final play of the game.. Standard Sport’s Simon Collings ...

In the early 2000s, Martin Johnson’s England struggled to clamber over the line in successive Six Nations until 2003. England seem to have a history of flirting with success.

Marcus Smith's last-ditch drop-goal saw England end Six Nations champions ... There were more than 80 minutes on the clock when replacement fly-half Smith landed the winning kick as England ended ...

Smith is evidently infused with self-belief, having been given a run of starts at 10. There was an assist with a clever kick to set up Ollie Sleightholme and a hand in three of England’s four ...

Additionally, twice in the first half Smith opted for a drop-goal – missing both – when England were going through the phases in the 22. England did not give away a breakdown penalty for 71 ...

George Ford’s late drop-goal attempt slid wide and that was it. ... Marcus Smith was six from six off the tee, ... whenever England had possession the entire team set up in a kick-chase formation.

England vs Italy LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as England seal big win to stay in title hunt - England 47-24 Italy: A superb attacking display from Steve Borthwick’s side kept their ...

Marcus Smith has nailed down his spot as England's starting fly-half this autumn Autumn Nations Series: England v Japan Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Date: Sunday, 24 November Kick-off: 16:10 ...